ATHLETICS
Athletics is a collection of sporting events that involves competitive running, jumping, throwing, and race walking. Governed globally by World Athletics,
it is widely referred to as track and field in the United States and is one of the oldest and most prominent sports in the Olympic Games.
Categories of AthleticsThe sport is generally divided into four main disciplines:Track and Field: Includes sprints, middle and long-distance running, hurdles, relays, jumping events (high jump, long jump, triple jump, pole vault), and throwing events (shot put, discus, javelin, hammer
]Road Running: Encompasses long-distance running events held on paved courses, such as marathons and half-marathons.
Race Walking: A strictly governed foot race where the athlete must maintain continuous contact with the ground and keep their advancing leg straightened.
Cross Country: Races held over natural terrains like grass, woodland trails, and earth, rather than on tracks or roads.
it is widely referred to as track and field in the United States and is one of the oldest and most prominent sports in the Olympic Games.
Categories of AthleticsThe sport is generally divided into four main disciplines:Track and Field: Includes sprints, middle and long-distance running, hurdles, relays, jumping events (high jump, long jump, triple jump, pole vault), and throwing events (shot put, discus, javelin, hammer
]Road Running: Encompasses long-distance running events held on paved courses, such as marathons and half-marathons.
Race Walking: A strictly governed foot race where the athlete must maintain continuous contact with the ground and keep their advancing leg straightened.
Cross Country: Races held over natural terrains like grass, woodland trails, and earth, rather than on tracks or roads.