In 2011, Jamaican superstar Usain Bolt false started in the 100m final at the World Championships in Daegu, South Korea. World Athletics has already proven they can change their rules. But in 2010, the IAAF (now World Athletics) altered the rule again, and instituted the one-and-done, single-false-start death penalty. Ask yourself, how can 300 mph drag races go off with no false starts, while 20+ miles an hour sprint/hurdle races can? The difference is, if you false start in drag racing, everyone knows it by the red light beside your lane.

Source: CBC News July 18, 2022 17:53 UTC