1956
long jump
I'm not positive but I have learned that it is a field event. It has nothing to do with the track. It contains running in the beginning on the FIELD.
Field event, all events that ur not actually on the track are field events!
One African American male who holds a T&F world record is Michael Johnson in the 400m dash.
track and field
Yes, it is a throwing event and therefore a field event.
Wilma Rudolph.
No
Wilma Rudolph.
Al Oerter (Discus)
Marksman, starter, timekeeper, track judge, field judge.
Relay events.