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      • 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.
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  3. www.sportsrec.com › types-throwing-jumping-eventsTypes of Throwing & Jumping Events - SportsRec

    Apr 19, 2011 · The sport of track and field consists of running, jumping and throwing events, several of which trace their origins as far back as the ancient Greek Olympics, including the discus and javelin. In modern competition, track and field contains four throwing and four jumping events, with a division for men and women in ...

  4. www.liveabout.com › track-and-field-jumps-andTrack and Field Jump and Throw Events - LiveAbout

    May 2, 2019 · An overview of the jumping and throwing events you may see at a track and field meet, including the long jump and the javelin.

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    May 5, 2023 · Discover everything you need to know about track and field events in this comprehensive guide. From sprints to marathon, jumping to throwing, and everything in between, learn about the different events, techniques, and strategies involved in each.

  7. olympics.com › en › newsWhat is athletics? Know all the track and field events

    • Sprints (100m, 200m, 400m) Often the most eye-catching events at the Olympics, the sprints involve a dash to the finish over distances of 100m, 200m and 400m.
    • Hurdles (110m, 400m) A format similar to the sprints over similar distances, except the runners have to jump over hurdles before they get to the finish line.
    • Relays (4x100m, 4x400m) Another category in the list of most popular events are the relay races - which consist of four runners from each country running equal distances with a baton in hand.
    • Middle and Long distances (800m, 1500m, 5000m, 10000m, 3000m steeplechase) The middle and long distance runners are athletes who are built similar to sprinters but have reserves of energy to unleash during the home stretch.

  8. differencedigest.com › lifestyleliving › sportsWhat is the difference between track and field?

    Dec 8, 2023 · Table of Contents Hide. TL;DR Track events Vs. Field events. What are track events? What are field events? Track events Vs. Field events – Key differences. “Track” refers to running events on a designated course, while “field” encompasses jumping, throwing, and vaulting events in a sports competition. TL;DR Track events Vs. Field events.

  9. www.redbull.com › us-en › track-and-field-events-guideBeginner guide to track and field events - Red Bull

    Jun 10, 2024 · 1. What track events are there? 2. What field events are there? 3. What are combined events in track and field? Track and field encompasses a wide range of activities held on an oval-shaped...

  10. www.nike.com › a › track-and-field-eventsA Beginner's Guide to All of the Events in Track and Field - Nike

    Jul 3, 2024 · With so many events — running, throwing, jumping, hurdling, race walking and more — track and field has something for everyone. Here’s a breakdown of the wide range of events in the sport.