What Yellow Card Means in Athletics at Olympics as Dutch Athlete gets cautioned

• In athletics, yellow cards are issued to athletes who cause the start of an event to be aborted, serving as a final warning
• If an athlete receives a yellow card and commits another violation, they will be disqualified with a red card
• A red card signifies immediate disqualification for a false start, while a black card is used for more severe starting infractions

With only four days left in the Paris 2024 Olympics, the world is still unravelling the nuances of the Games.

After clarifying the differences between 'Team GB' and 'Team UK' and the purpose of splashing water on the diving pool, a new curiosity has surfaced: the introduction of yellow cards in athletics.

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Yellow cards are given to athletes who cause the start of an event to be aborted, serving as a final warning. Photo: Andy Astfalck.
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Though yellow cards are familiar to football fans, their appearance in track events at Paris 2024 has sparked curiosity.

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In Wednesday's Women's 400m semi-final, Lieke Klaver, ready at the starting line, stayed motionless in her crouched stance even after the gun went off, Essentially Sports reported.

Instead of an immediate disqualification, the Dutch runner was shown a yellow card, which has led to widespread discussion about its significance.

Meaning of a yellow card in Athletics

In athletics, a yellow card is issued when an athlete causes the start of the event to be aborted while in the starter shell.

According to GiveMeSport, this system allows athletes a second chance if their initial error is deemed genuine.

Under Rule 18.5 of the World Athletics competition regulations, referees can issue a yellow card for unsporting or improper behaviour.

According to Rule 16.5.1, if an athlete who has already received a yellow card commits another violation, they will be disqualified with a red card. To ensure all competitors are aware of the penalties, the yellow card must be clearly visible.

Meaning of red, green and black cards

To add to the complexity of track events, red and black cards are also in play.

These cards are issued for false starts, which occur if a runner moves before or within 0.1 seconds of the starting gun.

A red card indicates a false start that leads to immediate disqualification, while a black card can also be issued in cases of more severe infractions related to the start.

Meanwhile, a green card is displayed when all athletes are recalled after a faulty start, allowing them to restart the race. This card ensures that athletes are given another chance if the initial start was compromised without fault on their part.

Lyles congratulates Tebogo after 200m win

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Noah Lyles has congratulated Letsile Tebogo after beating him in the 200m final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The Botswana sprinter surprised the whole world as he beat the 200m race favourites to the gold, being the first African to do so.

The 21-year-old cleared the two Americans with a time of 19.46s, which is an African record. Lyles finished third with 19.70, with his compatriot Kenneth Bednarek crossing the line in 19.62s.

Source: YEN.com.gh