The three fastest competitors from each race in the heats plus the next fastest overall qualified for the Semifinals.

The four fastest competitors from each of the Semifinal races advanced to the Final.

The top 3 fastest competitors from each race of the seven heats qualified for the semifinals along with the three fastest overall non-qualifiers.

Among the Polish runners is Antoni Niemczak, their fastest competitor at 2-9-41, the fifth best in the race.

The four fastest competitors from each race in the heats qualified for the Semifinals.

The four fastest competitors from each of the Semifinal races qualified for the final.

Incredibly, the fastest competitors complete this trial in a little under 11 hours.

Typically, the anchor leg of a relay is given to the fastest or most experienced competitor on a team.

There are time penalties for touching or missing the gates and after two runs the fastest competitors are the winners.

The five fastest competitors from each race in the heats qualified for the quarterfinals.