track and field athletics
Introduction
track 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.
Meetsare 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.
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