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starting blocks

Rigid blocks positioned at the start of each race in each lane from which competitors must begin running.
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USAIN BOLT took a swipe at the quality of the starting blocks after his final 100 metres campaign began with a stumble.
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Adams on the starting blocks for the best of three semi-finals on February 22, 1985.
It will be the employers who are fastest off the starting blocks who will win the new race for talent." added Mr Reed.
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