Different Events
- A short-distance race
- A middle-distance race
- A long-distance race
- A hurdle race
- A long-distance relay race
- A walking race
- A (running) high jump
- A pole jump
- A (running) long jump
- A triple jump
- A shot put
- A discus throw
- A hammer throw
- A javelin (throw)
Popular/Famous Athletes
- Naoko Takahashi (Marathon) - Japan
- She got a gold medal in the Sydney Olympics
- Shingo Suetsugu (short distance race) - Japan
- Koji Murofushi (Hummer Throw) - Japan
- He got the gold medal in the Athens Olympics
- Dai Tamesue (Hurdle race) - Japan
- In 2005 of Helsink meeting, he got the bronze medal the second.
- Florence Griffith(100m dash) - USA
- Received 3 gold medals and 2 silver in the Olympics
- Liu Xiang (Hurdles) - China
- Received on Olympic gold medal
History
Track and Field is the original Olympic sport dating back to 776 BC. Through time, the popularity has spread and many new events have been added to this category. Track and Field is also referred to the Athletics, mainly in the Olympics.
Olympic Rules
Measuring - "All measurements shall be made with a calibrated certified steel tape or bar or with a scientific measuring device"
Simultaneous Entries - If a person is going to take part in multiple track and field events that take place at the same time a referee may move the time of the trials.
Playing field
- Running track - 400 meters
- For the High Jump, the run way must be at least 15 meters
- The landing zone for high jump is 5m long x 3m wide
- In the horizontal jump, the run way must be at least 40 meters with a landing area of 2.75m to 3m
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Bibliography-
"Athletics." The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. 12 Jan. 2008 <http://en.beijing2008.cn/cptvenues/sports/athletics/index.shtml>.