The Three commands for sprinting events are: runners take your marks, set, followed by the pistol firing. For 800 meters and up the two commands are: Runners take your marks followed by the pistol firing.
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The command given at the track is "Gentlemen, Start Your Engines". Commentator Darrell Waltrip says "Boogity Boogity Boogity, Let's Go Racing Boys", as the green flag waves to start the race.