Definition of Athletics

Known as one of the most important and traditional sports, the history of track and field goes back to the ancient Greece, when it was the main sport activity to perform at the Olympic games that are commonly held. Track and field gets its name from the Greek word athlos which means 'competition'. Many historians consider the first athletics competition held in 776 B.c. Athletics is one of the most characteristic and important Olympic sports competitions. It is based on the resolution of different types of racing, marches, shoots, jumps and others which vary in terms of speed, strength, or distance. Athletes can perform them individually or group when working in relay, and can also participate in various options.
Among the tests that are performed within the category of Athletics racing speed (which can range from 60 to 400 meters), we must mention the careers of middle and long distance (between 800 and 10,000 meters), hurdles races and relay. Then there are the different marathons, race walking and the cross country. In regards to the jumps, they can be of length, height and others, while pitches are disc, Javelin, hammer and weight.
The athletic tests may be performed within stadiums specifically equipped for this purpose. These stages must be with the famous Olympic slopes which are usually orange or blue, and which are divided into lanes. Also tests can be made on the outside, especially this happens with marathons that travel long distances and that tend to be one of the most expected and traditional Olympic moments because in them you can see incredible athletes who travel huge distances.
Besides the Olympics, there are important events and Championships such as the World Championships, the cup of the world of athletics, the different continental cups of athletics, and the Golden League which consists exclusively of 6 days.