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## Medals 

16.1.006 For races with fewer than four competitors the «minus one» rule will apply where medals are to be awarded: one medal for two competitors, two medals for three competitors, and three medals for four or more competitors. 

The gold medal will be awarded even if there is only one competitor. The "minus one" rule does not apply to the World Championships. 

However, the abovementioned rule does not apply if the following conditions are fulfilled: 

## Road Races: 

The last athlete meets the minimum performance standard according to the percentages below. 

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## Track Races: 

The last athlete meets the minimum performance standard according to the percentages below. The minimum performance standard will be calculated based on world records in the sport class concerned. 

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(article introduced on 01.10.12, modified on 01.07.18) 

