Track and Field Competitions

Swimming is a water sport, not a track and field event.

A marathon is a long-distance running event typically covering a distance of 42 kilometers.

Shot put is a track and field event where athletes throw a heavy metal ball as far as possible.

High jump is a track and field event where athletes attempt to jump over a horizontal bar placed at a certain height.

400-meter hurdles is a track and field event where athletes run over a series of hurdles placed at regular intervals.

800-meter run is a track and field event where athletes run around an oval track for a distance of 800 meters.

Javelin throw is a track and field event where athletes throw a javelin, a long, thin spear, as far as possible.

Long jump is a track and field event where athletes jump into a sand pit from a takeoff board.

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

1500-meter run is a track and field event where athletes run around an oval track for a distance of 1500 meters.

Hammer throw is a track and field event where athletes throw a heavy metal hammer attached to a wire.

Pole vault is a track and field event where athletes use a long pole to propel themselves over a horizontal bar placed at a certain height.

Triple jump is a track and field event where athletes jump over a series of hurdles and then jump into a sand pit.

Discus throw is a track and field event where athletes throw a heavy metal discus as far as possible.

400-meter hurdles is a track and field event where athletes run a distance of 400 meters while jumping over a series of hurdles.