As with many other rules of the Competion Rules 2016-2017, from 1 November 2015, came into force, even for race walk, the changes approved by the IAAF Congress in Beijing.
These are summarized.
a) The standard distances which are:
- for indoor events: 3.000m (women) and 5.000m (men)
- for outdoor events: 5.000m, 10.000m, 20.000m and 50.000m track walk and 10km, 20km and 50km road walk (men and women)
b) Inclusion of the Pit Lane Rule (now Rule 230.7 (c) in RTI), whereas previously it was only a device of the Council
We report in its original version in English:
A Pit Lane shall be used for any race where the applicable Regulations for the competition so provide and may be used for other races as determined by the relevant governing body or Organising Committee. In such cases, an athlete will be required to enter the Pit Lane and remain there for the applicable period (as set out in the Regulations or Organising Committee decision) once they have received three Red Cards and are so advised by the Chief Judge or someone delegated by him. If, at any time, the athlete receives an additional Red Card from a Judge other than one of the three who had previously sent a Red Card, he shall be disqualified. An athlete who fails to enter the Pit Lane when required to do so, or remain there for the applicable period, shall be disqualified by the Chief Judge.
As a consequence, the Rule 230.7 (d) is partially changed in
In Track Races, an athlete who is disqualified shall immediately leave the track and, in Road Races, shall, immediately after being disqualified, remove the distinguishing bibs and leave the course. Any disqualified athlete who fails to leave the course or track or comply with directions given under Rule 230.7(c) to enter and remain for the required period in the Pit Lane may be liable to further disciplinary action in accordance with Rule 145.2.
First Word Record on the distances of 50.000m track walk and 50km sroad walk women will be recognised from December 31, 2015.