At the end of the run, which part of the body touches the line is an interesting question for determining the finish line of the running race. In races, when a competitor crosses the finish line, we often see some competitors slightly crossing the line on their toes or body parts, while others pass almost completely. So, what part of the line is the end?
First of all, let's be clear that the determination of the finish line is not based on which part of the body touches the line first, but on whether the torso part of the body completely crosses the line. The "torso" here refers to the mid-section from the shoulders to the thighs, excluding the hands, feet, head, and neck.
In running races, when a runner sprints, the referee will judge whether the runner has reached the finish line based on whether the runner's torso has completely crossed the finish line. If a competitor touches the line first with their toes or other parts of the body during the sprint, but the torso part does not cross the line completely, the sprint will not be considered to have reached the finish line.
In addition, it is important to note that in a relay race, the last runner of each team must completely cross the finish line when taking over the baton to be counted as reaching the finish line. If the torso of the body does not fully cross the line when receiving the baton, then this relay will be considered a foul.
In general, the finish line of a running race is determined by whether the runner's torso completely crosses the line. During the race, competitors need to pay attention to their sprint posture and relay skills to ensure that they finish the race in the best possible condition.