why do they still use a starting pistol sound to start running events in the olympics when many other sports use a beep or tone of some kind?

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why do they still use a starting pistol sound to start running events in the olympics when many other sports use a beep or tone of some kind?

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Historical tradition is the main reason why they’re still used, despite the advancements in technology that have reduced it to more of a prop

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