What is the standard length of the zone where runners exchange the baton in a relax race?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 20 meters.
In modern athletics, for longer relays like the 4x400m, the exchange zone remains 20 meters while the standard length of the exchange zone is 30 meters for the 4x100m and 4x200m relays.
This change was made to simplify the race and reduce disqualifications. Previously, it was a 20m zone preceded by a 10m pre-run area, but these are now merged. The outgoing runner must start within this 30m area, and the baton must be handed over before the second runner leaves the zone.