World Athletics has come to the rescue of countless Olympians by instituting a repêchage round for 12 track events at Paris 2024.

The races impacted include the 100-metre hurdles for women and 110m hurdles for men, as well as the 200m, 400m, 400m-hurdles, 800m and 1,500m races for both men and women. Each of these events will now feature four rounds of competition.

Repêchage rounds have been a staple of rowing, wrestling and cycling events at previous Olympics{ai:summary}<p>World Athletics breathes new life into the Olympics by adding a repêchage round for 12 track events at Paris 2024. Sprinters and hurdlers alike—men and women—will face four grueling rounds instead of the usual three, raising stakes and opportunities.</p><p>Athletes chase glory, but now with a second chance in their pockets—an extra lap in the race of life. #sports</p>

Is repêchage a new word in your Olympic vocabulary? Here's how it works for athletics in Paris

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