Rule 4-8: Athletes must wear socks that match the colors of their national flag, unless their national flag is predominantly plaid, in which case they must wear a tartan-patterned sock that matches their national colors.
Exceptions:
- Icelanders are exempt from this rule due to the uniqueness of their flag.
Penalty for Non-Compliance:
- One warning will be issued, followed by a 10-point deduction in the overall Olympic score.
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