[4] The rule change caused some confusion in the women's 3000 m when Spain's Natalia Rodríguez was eliminated with three laps remaining, but carried on running and eventually won the race.

Athletes in the high jump and pole vault events were permitted a maximum total of four fouls throughout the day's competition.

However, he was pleased with the competition's reception and stated that the rule changes would make athletics more accessible to a wider audience.

Portugal's Rui Silva, who won the 1500 metres, remarked that although the regulations had unusual outcomes, a positive approach to the rules, and further refinement, would be beneficial to the sport.

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