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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRio 2016: OK, Race Walking just looks weird
Watching the Women's 20-k race.
The rules are that one foot has to always be in contact with the ground (if both feet are off the ground, you're running, not walking), and your leading leg needs to be straight when it hits the ground until it passes under the body.
The judges look at your form, and if you are breaking the rules, you get a red card. Three cards and you're disqualified.
The contortions these walkers go through to walk at such a fast pace look very uncomfortable.
snooper2
(30,151 posts)Brother Buzz
(36,522 posts)CBGLuthier
(12,723 posts)jamese777
(546 posts)for men has been an Olympic event since 1908 and for women since 1992 so alot of people have seen the events for quite a while before 2016.
underpants
(183,163 posts)I think it's hilarious. Man am I going to miss the Olympics.
Tommy_Carcetti
(43,235 posts)jberryhill
(62,444 posts)a/k/a synchronized swimming.
ProfessorGAC
(65,564 posts)I'm not a fan either. Looks hard, but i'm not in on it as an Olympic event.
NightWatcher
(39,343 posts)My cousin's kid is a synchronized swimmer
Ok it's funny
Buns_of_Fire
(17,224 posts)REALLY got to get to the restroom, but their momma taught them not to make a big scene about it by running.
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