Definitions by Hollyfeld

DNF

Did Not Finish. An event for which the partcipant never finishes.

Although he started the 10k, quitting at the 6k mark meant his result was listed as a DNF.

DNF by Hollyfeld June 18, 2004

DNS 

Did Not Start. Where one registers for an event, such as a race, but does not compete in said event.

After weeks of training, and even getting to the race venue, having the flu resulted in her being a DNS.

DNS by Hollyfeld June 18, 2004