Auditory reaction times, such as responding to a starting pistol, are generally faster than visual reaction times, often by 20-40 milliseconds, a critical difference in sprint starts.
Why It Matters
This explains why sprint races use auditory cues.
This explains why sprint races use auditory cues.
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