4 × 200 metres relay a situation, the outer lanes could appear to start 2/3 of the way through the first turn. The markings for such a special zone should be colored red, though many tracks deviate from the standard marking colors. On a conventionally marked track, the race can be run starting at the normal 400 metres (and 4x100 metres relay) start line. As a two-turn stagger, the first exchange would take place in the standard second passing zone of the 4x100 metres relay, the second pass taking place in the normal (lane one, extended) 4x400 metres relay zone. After that exchange, the runner
Short track speed skating at the 2006 Winter Olympics – Women's 1500 metres Short track speed skating at the 2006 Winter Olympics – Women's 1500 metres The women's 1500 metres in short track speed skating at the 2006 Winter Olympics took place on 18 February at the Torino Palavela. Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows: No new world and Olympic records were set during this competition. There were six heats of four or five skaters each, with the top three finishers advancing to the semifinals. The top two finishers in each of the three semifinals qualified for the A final, while the third and fourth place