Where did the phrase "on your mark, get set go" come from?

Question

Where did the phrase "on your mark, get set go" come from?

Answer 1

when you are about to run a race, that's called a 3-command-start. on your marks tells you to get in your lane and spot. get set tells you to get in your starting position, and go obviously means to take off!

Answer 2

Racing...

Stand on the line ( mark)

Get ready (set)

Start (go)

Usually however it is usually just on you mark then a gun is fired or some other beep or bell or whatever.

Answer 3

Racing (track and field), this is starters instructions to contestants in a foot race.

Answer 4

I would think sack races might of started it.

Answer 5

It's been around since the Start.