In athletics, the speed race is a running race that has a predetermined distance of 60,100, 200, 400 and 800 meters on tracks. It is also common to run races over 300 meters and exceptionally run races over other distances with other measurement systems, such as yards. A speed racing athlete is called a sprinter. In this type of races, the athlete at the exit is semi-incorporated, in a support fixed to the track denominated tacos, thus the riders pull by pushing the feet against the tacos of exit, designed especially to fasten to the corridor placed behind of the output line. At the sound of the starter's shot the athlete takes to the track and runs at maximum speed towards the finish line, being essential a quick exit.
These are tests that are usually played on indoor or outdoor track. Standard Distances
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