Cross-country

Cross-country is a type of long-distance racing. Unlike track and field races, cross-country... More >>

Decathlon

Decathlon, dih KATH lon, is a two-day contest in 10 events to determine an all-around track and... More >>

Discus throw

Discus throw is one of the oldest individual sports. It was a popular event with the ancient... More >>

Hammer throw

Hammer throw is a men's track and field event in which an athlete throws a hammer (metal ball) as... More >>

Heptathlon

Heptathlon, hehp TATH lon, is a two-day women's track and field contest that consists of seven... More >>

High jump

High jump is a track and field event in which an athlete tries to jump over a bar supported by... More >>

Hurdling

Hurdling is a track and field race in which runners jump over fencelike obstacles called hurdles.... More >>

Javelin

Javelin, JAV lihn or JAV uh lihn, is a light, slender spear that is thrown for distance in track... More >>

Long jump

Long jump is a track and field contest in which athletes compete to see who can jump the... More >>

Pentathlon, Modern

Pentathlon, Modern, pehn TATH lon, is an athletic competition for men and women that tests skill... More >>

Pole vault

Pole vault is a an event in track and field competition in which athletes use a pole to propel... More >>

Running

Running is a vigorous form of exercise and a popular sport. Millions of people run because they... More >>

Shot-put

Shot-put is a test of strength in track and field meets. In ancient times, athletes used a heavy... More >>

Track and field

Track and field is a sport in which athletes compete in running, walking, jumping, and throwing... More >>

Triathlon

Triathlon is one of the most challenging endurance competitions in sports. The triathlon consists... More >>