Athletes run barefoot, leave organisers red-faced

[Barefoot TJ]

Athletes run barefoot, leave organisers red-faced
Chandigarh Tribune
The sight of students running barefoot left the organisers red-faced as tall claims were made by the them that this time athletes would not run barefoot.

 

[Lorri]

Brilliant! :-D

Surely all races should be run to IAAF rules, which clearly state...

Athletes may compete barefoot or with footwear on one or both feet. the purpose of shoes for competition is to give protection and stability to the feet and a firm grip on the ground. Such shoes, however, must not be constructed so as to give an athlete any unfair additional assistance, including by the incorporation of any technology which will give the wearer any unfair advantage. A shoe strap over the instep is permitted. All types of competition shoes must be approved by iAAF.

 

[Barefoot TJ]

Here's more from the Read the Race Rules thread if anyone is interested (lots of info): https://www.thebarefootrunners.org/threads/check-the-race-rules.14267/#post-132750