HMS, TIP EQ-Bank 375 MC

During a windy day, a 1500m runner changes from their usual front-running strategy to sitting in the pack until the final 400m. Which environmental principle does this tactical change best demonstrate?

Conserving energy by avoiding the role of windbreak for trailing athletes
Using wind resistance as an advantage by breaking the wind for competitors
Maintaining the same race strategy regardless of weather conditions
Increasing pace early to establish a commanding lead before fatigue sets in

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A is correct: The runner conserves energy by avoiding breaking wind for others, which would waste energy benefiting competitors.

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B is incorrect: Using wind resistance as an advantage would mean staying at the front, not sitting back.
C is incorrect: The scenario describes changing strategy specifically because of windy conditions.
D is incorrect: The strategy involves sitting back rather than increasing early pace in difficult conditions.