Four runners (Liam, Noah, Emma, and Olivia) finish a sprint. Liam did not come in first or last. Emma finished ahead of Noah. Olivia finished after Liam, but before Noah. Who won the race?
Emma
Liam is neither 1st nor 4th. Olivia finished after Liam but before Noah, establishing the relative order: Liam -> Olivia -> Noah. This forces Noah to be 4th, Olivia 3rd, and Liam 2nd. Since Emma finished ahead of Noah and the top positions are filled except 1st, Emma must have finished 1st.
About this riddle
Logic riddles give you a few facts and ask what must be true. List what you know, cross out what cannot be, and see what is left.
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