When an athlete beats the gun twice in a track event, he is

When an athlete beats the gun twice in a track event, it means that they start running before the sound of the gun goes off, indicating the official start of the race. This is not allowed in track events because it gives the athlete an unfair advantage over others who wait for the proper signal. In such a situation, the athlete is disqualified. This means they are removed from the race and their performance is not considered valid. Disqualification is a consequence of breaking the rules of fair competition. The athlete does not get another chance or trial because they have already violated the rules twice. They are not placed on the last lane as a penalty, nor are they suspended. The main consequence is their disqualification from the race.