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Encyclopediatrack and field athleticstrack and field athletics, sports of foot racing, hurdling, jumping, vaulting, and throwing varied weights and objects. They are usually separated into two categories: track, the running and hurdling events; and field, the throwing, jumping, and vaulting events. “Meets” are traditionally conducted on an oval track that surrounds an infield for the field events; indoor meets may comprise all but a few of the field events. Sections in this article: The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2007, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on track and field athletics from Infoplease:
- track and field athletics: Bibliography - Bibliography See R. L. Quercetani, A World History of Track and Field Athletics, 1864–1964 ...
- track and field athletics: History - History Track and field athletics dominated the ancient Greek athletic festivals, and were also ...
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