Question

In an 800 m marathon, Steve managed to overtake his friend, Roderick, in the last 7 seconds of the race, who would have otherwise finished second.
1
What place did Steve achieve after overtaking his friend?
2
What place would Steve have achieved had he managed to overtake the last runner?

Answer 1

Steve achieves 2nd position

Answer 2

Steve stood second by overtaking the second runner and not first which is a common mistake made by most of us. 2. How can one overtake the last runner?