How long is an Olympic running track lap?
100 meters
200 meters
300 meters
400 meters
Answer
An Olympic running track lap measures 400 meters, making it a standard unit of distance in track and field events. Each lap consists of two straightaways and two curves, with the straightaways measuring 100 meters each and the curves measuring 100 meters in radius. This standardized distance enables fair competition among athletes, ensuring consistency and comparability of performances across different events and venues.
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