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Logic Puzzle #30

From Billy-B's legendary 1001 Puzzle Collection — preserved on Puzz.com since 1998.

Puzzle #30
The fastest runner in school bets a much slower runner that he can beat him in a sprint to a point that is 100 yards away from them. After considering for a minute, the slower runner agrees to the bet, & wins the race. How did he do it? Hint: Both students actually ran in the race.
Reveal Answer
The slower runner was walking toward the finish line while considering whether or not to take the bet — When he agreed, he had a sizeable lead on the other runner, & immediately began sprinting toward the finish line.

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