Sport

How many lanes are on a standard athletics track?

8

Background

A standard athletics track has 8 lanes. Each lane is 1.22 meters wide. The innermost lap measures 400 meters. Runners in outer lanes start further ahead so every athlete covers the same distance. Lane 4 is often seen as the best spot for finals.

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