How is the finish of a track race determined?

By the torso reaching the finish line.

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  1. By the torso reaching the finish line ✔
  2. By the hands touching first
  3. By the loudest shout

Why: Finishing position is determined by the order in which any part of the torso reaches the finish line.

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Chest to the line, finish fine.
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Answer: By the torso reaching the finish line. Finishing position is determined by the order in which any part of the torso reaches the finish line.

  1. Track and field en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Track_and_field
    determined by the order in which any part of their torso
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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