Athletics
Athletics
Athletics (pronounced: ath-let-ics, from the Ancient Greek: ἀθλητής, athlētēs, "contestant in the games") is a collection of sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking. The most common types of athletics competitions are track and field, road running, cross country running, and racewalking.
History
The origins of athletics can be traced back to the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome, and Egypt, where it was considered a fundamental part of their culture and society. The term "athletics" is derived from the Greek word "athlon", which means "contest" or "task".
Types of Athletics
Track and Field
Track and Field is a sport which includes athletic contests established on the skills of running, jumping, and throwing. The name is derived from the sport's typical venue: a stadium with an oval running track enclosing a grass field where the throwing and some of the jumping events take place.
Road Running
Road Running is a sport that involves running over a specified distance on a predetermined course, usually on roads. It is distinguished from track and field and cross country running by its long distance and non-standardized nature.
Cross Country Running
Cross Country Running is a sport in which teams and individuals run a race on open-air courses over natural terrain such as dirt or grass. The course, typically 4–12 kilometres (2.5–7.5 mi) long, may include surfaces of grass, and earth, pass through woodlands and open country, and include hills, flat ground and sometimes gravel road.
Racewalking
Racewalking is a long-distance discipline within the sport of athletics. Although it is a foot race, it is different from running in that one foot must appear to be in contact with the ground at all times.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Athletics
- Wikipedia's article - Athletics
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