If you think about this true for any type of race that is held on a circular or oval track anywhere in the world, although if you know of any that are run clockwise I'd like to know. I have been trying to find a difinative answer to this for years, I've found some interesting theories but nothing definate.
2006-07-08 19:55:02 · 7 answers · asked by Big Andy 2 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
As far as I'm aware, from research I've done none of these types of races have ever been run clockwise in any country.
By the way anti-clockwise and counter clockwise are the same thing, just the difference between English and American English :-)
2006-07-08 20:06:11 · update #1
Very interesting question.I think it is according to military way where every thing moves from left to right.
2006-07-08 20:09:08 · answer #1 · answered by khan a 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
According to history, the English run their horses in a clockwise manner. An American decided that we should not be like the English and run our horses in the counter-clockwise direction. I think, as far as Americans are concerned, it is just to be different from the Europeans. As far as the Olympics, I do not have a clue.
2006-07-08 20:03:46 · answer #2 · answered by Single Dad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the u.s. we run counter clockwise because our driver is on the left side of the car and if to hit the wall it would be the right side hitting the wall and therefore his body would not have to endure as much of the impact and injury would be minimal compared to clockwise. good question!!!!! your a thinker like my daddy!!!
2006-07-08 20:11:01 · answer #3 · answered by beaniefufer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the track is made for right legged people. The stronger leg gets to compensate for the slight difference in height and power.
2006-07-08 20:00:44 · answer #4 · answered by Walt C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be very interested to actually hear these interesting theories you've found.
Maybe someone who actually invented races made this the rule?
Maybe it's to make the race seem normal like any other race?
Who knows?
Great question any how
:-)
2006-07-08 20:00:35 · answer #5 · answered by The Techie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anit-clockwise...? You mean counter-clockwise
2006-07-08 19:58:37 · answer #6 · answered by adorkable_pink18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could it be that, if it did indeed originate in England, we drive on the left and therefore overtake slower runners / horses / cars on their right?
2006-07-09 00:50:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋