Open class (track and field) explained

Open class is a track and field event classification defined by World Athletics and USA Track & Field.^[1]

Rules

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

See also

• Under-18 athletics
• Under-20 athletics
• Under-23 athletics

External links

• 2009 Competition Rules

Notes and References

1. Web site: Competition Rules 2018-2019. iaaf.org. 22 September 2019.