| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Line heard from the starting line | New York Times | 11 Dec 2019 |
| Line heard from the starting line | ||
| Track direction | Wall Street Journal | 17 Aug 2017 |
| Starting order | Newsday | 15 Oct 2016 |
| Starting line? | ||
| Starting line? | ||
| End of the lament | ||
| End of the lament | ||
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