Did not finish

In racing, did not finish (DNF) denotes a result of a participant who does not finish a given race, either because of a mechanical failure,[1] injury, or involvement in an accident.[2] This may also be used in cases where the competitor has hit the time limit for the race, especially in speedcubing.[3]

The term is used in:

Race participants try to avoid receiving a DNF, as some associate it with poor driving.[10]

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