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Track and field |
designation given to contests . for men and women that involve running, jumping for height and distance, and throwing for distance using implements of standardized design. |
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Athletics |
one of the oldest forms of organized sports. |
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Track events |
running and walking races of various distances.
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Field events |
jumping and throwing events. |
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Athletics |
one of the most popular sports in the world. |
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running, jumping, and throwing |
It is said that during ancient times _____, _____, and________ as vital training for hinting and warfare to survive |
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Footrace |
In 776 B.C., researchers found verifiable evidence of a true Olympic Game. The names of the champions were preserved. There was only one event played |
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In 1896,held in Athens Greece. |
In______, it was the beginning of the reincarnation Olympic Games held in_________. |
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Irving Berlin |
The first and the melody of the song in Olympics was written by |
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Dorando Pietri |
Irving made the first melody which was dedicated to |
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Dorando Pietri |
Italian Marathoner who became the world’s favorite for his perseverance to finish races but went comatose on his last race for the finish line. |
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Hurdles |
L-shaped barriers that can be set to be from 30-42 inches high. |
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“L” |
The ___-shape to easily tip over. |
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Staring Blocks |
Consists of center rail and adjustable pedals for an athlete. |
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Baton |
Used in relays are plastic or aluminum tubes about one foot long. |
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Pole Vault Poles |
made from fiberglass and are available in a large range of sizes for athletes of all developmental levels, vaulting poles for advanced athletes mix carbon fibers with the fiberglass so that the pole is lighter and easier to carry down the runway. |
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Tape measures |
used to measure the distances of jumps and throws at track meets, |
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Stopwatch |
an essential tool for the track coach. |
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Clapper |
Basic equipment for practicing starts with your athletes. |
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Cones |
used to marking relay exchange zones more prominently, to set up drills in the field, or to mark boundaries for warm-up games |
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International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) |
The international governing body for athletics is the World Athletics formerly known as |
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Sprint, middle distance, long distance, hurdles, and relays. |
Running events include |
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International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) |
The international governing body for athletics is the World Athletics formerly known as |
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Sprint, middle distance, long distance, hurdles, and relays. |
Running events include |
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Sprint Running Races |
short distances races in which athletes try to run at their maximum speed throughout the entire distance of the race. 400m oval |
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International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) |
The international governing body for athletics is the World Athletics formerly known as |
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Sprint, middle distance, long distance, hurdles, and relays. |
Running events include |
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Sprint Running Races |
short distances races in which athletes try to run at their maximum speed throughout the entire distance of the race. 400m oval |
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Middle Distance Races |
Usually the 800m and 1500m races, though it encompasses all track running races from 800m up to 3km such as the mile. |
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International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) |
The international governing body for athletics is the World Athletics formerly known as |
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Sprint, middle distance, long distance, hurdles, and relays. |
Running events include |
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Sprint Running Races |
short distances races in which athletes try to run at their maximum speed throughout the entire distance of the race. 400m oval |
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Middle Distance Races |
Usually the 800m and 1500m races, though it encompasses all track running races from 800m up to 3km such as the mile. |
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Long-Distance Running, |
comprises of all running races of distances from 3kms up to the marathon. |
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International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF) |
The international governing body for athletics is the World Athletics formerly known as |
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Sprint, middle distance, long distance, hurdles, and relays. |
Running events include |
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Sprint Running Races |
short distances races in which athletes try to run at their maximum speed throughout the entire distance of the race. 400m oval |
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Middle Distance Races |
Usually the 800m and 1500m races, though it encompasses all track running races from 800m up to 3km such as the mile. |
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Long-Distance Running, |
comprises of all running races of distances from 3kms up to the marathon. |
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Hurdles or hurdling |
involves running and jumping over obstacles at speed. |
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Relay Running |
type of running race in which athletes compete as a team, rather than as individuals. |
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Long Jump |
track and field discipline in which athletes try to leap forward as far as possible. |
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High Jump |
participants attempt to jump over a horizontal bar placed up high without the aid of any devices. |
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Long Jump |
track and field discipline in which athletes try to leap forward as far as possible. |
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High Jump |
participants attempt to jump over a horizontal bar placed up high without the aid of any devices. |
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Triple Jump |
which athletes get to take two steps before making the final jump. |
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Long Jump |
track and field discipline in which athletes try to leap forward as far as possible. |
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High Jump |
participants attempt to jump over a horizontal bar placed up high without the aid of any devices. |
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Triple Jump |
which athletes get to take two steps before making the final jump. |
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Pole Vault |
full medal track and field event at the Olympic Games, requiring a competitor to leap over a bar using a long flexible pole made either of carbon fiber or fiberglass |
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Long Jump |
track and field discipline in which athletes try to leap forward as far as possible. |
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High Jump |
participants attempt to jump over a horizontal bar placed up high without the aid of any devices. |
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Triple Jump |
which athletes get to take two steps before making the final jump. |
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Pole Vault |
full medal track and field event at the Olympic Games, requiring a competitor to leap over a bar using a long flexible pole made either of carbon fiber or fiberglass |
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Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, and Pole Vault |
4 Jumping Events |
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Long Jump |
track and field discipline in which athletes try to leap forward as far as possible. |
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High Jump |
participants attempt to jump over a horizontal bar placed up high without the aid of any devices. |
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Triple Jump |
which athletes get to take two steps before making the final jump. |
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Pole Vault |
full medal track and field event at the Olympic Games, requiring a competitor to leap over a bar using a long flexible pole made either of carbon fiber or fiberglass |
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Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, and Pole Vault |
4 Jumping Events |
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Discuss throw Shot put Javelin throw Hammer throw |
4 Throwing Events |
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Long Jump |
track and field discipline in which athletes try to leap forward as far as possible. |
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High Jump |
participants attempt to jump over a horizontal bar placed up high without the aid of any devices. |
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Triple Jump |
which athletes get to take two steps before making the final jump. |
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Pole Vault |
full medal track and field event at the Olympic Games, requiring a competitor to leap over a bar using a long flexible pole made either of carbon fiber or fiberglass |
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Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, and Pole Vault |
4 Jumping Events |
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Discuss throw Shot put Javelin throw Hammer throw |
4 Throwing Events |
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Triathlon Decathlon Marathon Walkathon Heptathlon |
Other Events in Track and Field |
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Running and sprinting Throwing Jumping |
General Rules and Regulation of Track and field |
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Long Jump |
track and field discipline in which athletes try to leap forward as far as possible. |
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High Jump |
participants attempt to jump over a horizontal bar placed up high without the aid of any devices. |
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Triple Jump |
which athletes get to take two steps before making the final jump. |
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Pole Vault |
full medal track and field event at the Olympic Games, requiring a competitor to leap over a bar using a long flexible pole made either of carbon fiber or fiberglass |
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Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, and Pole Vault |
4 Jumping Events |
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Discuss throw Shot put Javelin throw Hammer throw |
4 Throwing Events |
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Triathlon Decathlon Marathon Walkathon Heptathlon |
Other Events in Track and Field |
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Running and sprinting Throwing Jumping |
General Rules and Regulation of Track and field |
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