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Dead heat
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a race in which two or more competitors finish at the exact same time
What is a "dead heat"?
A dead heat is a situation in sports where two or more competitors finish at exactly the same time or with the same score, making it impossible to determine a clear winner. This often happens in races or timed events, and the result is recorded as a tie. In the case of a dead heat, both or all competitors are typically awarded the same position, such as first place or second place, depending on the event rules. It is a rare but exciting outcome, showing that the competitors were evenly matched.
Examples
The race ended in a dead heat, with both runners crossing the finish line at the same time.
The two teams were so evenly matched that they finished in a dead heat.
