Track Safety Under Review After High-Speed Incidents

Governing bodies undertake a comprehensive review of sliding track safety standards following several high-speed incidents that raised serious concerns about athlete welfare.

January 7, 2026 · 1 min read

Governing bodies undertake a comprehensive review of sliding track safety standards following several high-speed incidents that raised serious concerns about athlete welfare.

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