Track and Field Terminology

The 100-meter dash is a track and field event in which athletes run a distance of 100 meters.

The 200-meter dash is a track and field event in which athletes run a distance of 200 meters.

The 400-meter dash is a track and field event in which athletes run a distance of 400 meters.

The 800-meter run is a track and field event in which athletes run a distance of 800 meters.

The 1500-meter run is a track and field event in which athletes run a distance of 1500 meters.

The 5000-meter run is a track and field event in which athletes run a distance of 5000 meters.

The 10000-meter run is a track and field event in which athletes run a distance of 10000 meters.

The 3000-meter steeplechase is a track and field event in which athletes run a distance of 3000 meters with obstacles.

The high jump is a track and field event in which athletes jump over a bar.

The long jump is a track and field event in which athletes jump over a distance.

The triple jump is a track and field event in which athletes jump over a distance in three bounds.

The pole vault is a track and field event in which athletes jump over a bar with the help of a pole.

The shot put is a track and field event in which athletes throw a heavy ball.

The discus throw is a track and field event in which athletes throw a flat disc.

The hammer throw is a track and field event in which athletes throw a heavy hammer.

The javelin throw is a track and field event in which athletes throw a spear.