Athletics / Guide 12
Field-event attempts
World Athletics · 2026In short
Rounds and valid results · Time limits and ties
Rounds and valid results
In the standard format for horizontal jumps and throws, more than 8 athletes receive 3 initial trials; the best 8 with a valid result receive 3 further trials. With 8 or fewer, each normally receives 6 trials. Authorised competition formats may differ. A red flag marks a failed trial; a white flag marks a valid completed trial.
Time limits and ties
Athletes must start each attempt within the applicable time limit, which varies by event, remaining athletes and consecutive attempts. A trial begun before time expires may be completed. The best valid performance decides the result; equal best horizontal-jump or throwing marks are compared by the next-best marks, continuing through the results if necessary.
Independent explanations and translations, not official federation publications. Independent explanations of the supplied World Athletics Competition and Technical Rules, including amendments through 1 July 2026. Event-specific regulations may add conditions. References use PDF viewer page numbers; guide numbers are editorial.
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