Being sports
hurdles are only used in hurdles - athletics. if that is what you are looking for...
Pole vault is classed as a 'jump' in the field event in athletics.
Triple jump is a track and field athletics event and takes place in those countries where that sport is popular. It is believed that the event was first competed in Ireland and Scotland.
Long jump is a track and field athletics event. Three techniques include the hang, the sail and the hitch kick.
Cross country is long distance running done not on a track. Track and field includes many running events from sprints to long distance on a track as well as field events such as long jump, shotput throw, pole vaulting, etc.
The long jump is a field event.
Athletics.
Yes, Discus Throw is part of field event.
The shot, a track and field event allows big strong guys to compete. Track and field, also called athletics has events for fast folks, endurance folks, jumping folks, hurdlers - something for everyone.
The origin of the word decathalon is a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events and is greek in origin and is won by the contestant that has the highest total score.
The 2001 World Championships in Athletics were held in Edmonton, Canada. The event took place from August 3 to August 12 at the Commonwealth Stadium. This championship marked the first time Canada hosted the World Championships in Athletics.
The 17th Asia Masters Athletics Championships are scheduled to take place from November 10 to November 12, 2023, in Tainan, Taiwan. This event will gather master athletes from various countries to compete in a range of track and field events.