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13 January 2009

The International Association of Athletics Federations agreed at their Congress meeting to adopt a no false start rule from January next year.

The resolution was proposed by the IAAF Council and is aimed at preventing athletes deliberately committing a first offence to put pressure on their rivals.

Currently one false start is accepted in each race and competitors who subsequently commit another are disqualified.

The IAAF believes 2010 offers a perfect opportunity for athletes to come to terms with the new regulation as there are no major global competitions.

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