If I was the organizers...
I'd have a crew out on the track ASAP to make that wall higher. I'm not going to debate materials (plexi, pyrex, hay bales, etc) but the simple fact is if you keep the athlete in the track you are deflecting the energy at impact and greatly increase survivability. I'd be in full damage-control mode and make damn well sure I'm seen doing something proactive to protect the athletes.
Another option would be to move the start line forward to reduce the speed the athlete gains at the bottom of the track.
Hindsight is 20/20, of course, but I think if someone involved in planning asked more "what if" questions this tragedy could have been prevented.
RIP Nodar.
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