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It depends on what race you are running. For example In the 4x100 the 3rd leg is your closer he/she is the person who makes up for the lost time if the 2nd leg isn't fast enough and your 4th/ last leg take it home he's/she's your fastest.

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It means you are the third person to run in the race

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Q: What does it mean if your the 3rd leg in your 4X400 relay?
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US lead off runner Manteo Mitchell in the 4x400 relay (he had broken his left fibula)


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