"Running at the highest level is incredible technical, but even the top athletes make basic misjudgements that effectively cost them medals. Some athletes tense up and fail to relax in the heat of battle, others make sluggish starts or - worse still - bolt from the blocks too early and are disqualified altogether. But one of the most agonising sights in the sport remains seeing an athlete dominate a race, put themselves in a perfect position to clinch glory, only to chuck it all away by failing to dip at the line. While there is some difficulty in timing the lunge towards the line perfectly, failing to do so altogether can be fairly regarded as negligent when it comes to performing at the highest level."


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