Race walking penalties take center stage
![An official (right) holds a yellow sign out at a man racewalking](https://ktvz.b-cdn.net/2021/08/oly20_atrw_3254_penalties_hlf_v2_210806-1440x810.jpg)
NBC Olympics
The temptation to break into a light jog during a race walking event is understandable, but judges with keen eyes patrol the field to keep athletes honest, making sure they have one foot touching the ground at all times.