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Answer the following.
Differentiate between sector and lane in athletics.
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AI| Basis | Sector | Lane |
| Meaning | The marked landing area for throwing events | A marked strip on the track in which a runner stays during a race |
| Used in | Throws, such as shot put, discus, javelin and hammer | Running events on the track, such as 100 m and 400 m |
| Shape | A wedge (an angle of 34.92 degrees for shot put and discus, 28.96 degrees for javelin) | A parallel strip, 1.22 m wide, marked by lines 5 cm wide |
From ISC 2020 Physical Education Paper 1, question 16(b).