Open class (track and field)

Open class (track and field)

Open Class is a Track and Field event classification defined by USA Track & Field. The classification is defined as:

  • having no maximum age limit
  • men's long distance running is limited to male athletes sixteen (16) years and older on the day of the competition.
  • men's race walking and all women's competition, athletes shall be fourteen (14) years or older on the day of the competition

External links

2009 Competition Rules


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