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"Filly Defined"

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Definition: The Filly Division in running is for female runners who are over a certain weight. Unfortunately that weight is not completely standardized. In some places, the minimum weight for a Filly division runner is 140 lbs. The International Triathlon Union (ITU) Technical Commission, on the other hand, states that a Filly athlete must be at least 150 lbs. Most races advertise the weight requirement for Fillies divisions on the race sign up. Otherwise, it's a good idea to ask.
Pronunciation: Fill-EE
Also Known As: Athena
Examples: The Filly division is as competitive as any other division in running.
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