Track and Field is a sport that includes athletic contests based on running, jumping and throwing skills. The name is derived from where the sport takes place, a running track and a grass field for the throwing and some of the jumping events.
The foot racing events, which include sprints, middle- and long-distance events, racewalking, and hurdling, are won by the athlete who completes it in the least time. The jumping and throwing events are won by those who achieve the greatest distance or height. Regular jumping events include long jump, triple jump, high jump, and pole vault, while the most common throwing events are shot put, javelin, discus and hammer.
