Athletics

Athletics is a collection of sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking. These events are typically organized into track and field competitions, road running, cross country running, and racewalking. Common track and field events include sprints, middle-distance and long-distance races, hurdles, relays, high jump, long jump, triple jump, pole vault, shot put, discus throw, hammer throw, and javelin throw. Athletics is a core part of the Olympic Games and many other international competitions.