For the same reasons why people compete in anything. For fun, fame and money.
you decide... or your coaches decide. you can do up to 4 events in one meet
In the Summer Olympics, athletes can compete in multiple track and field events, but they must qualify for each event separately. There is no strict limit on the number of events an athlete can enter; however, most athletes typically compete in 1 to 3 events to manage their performance and recovery. This varies by athlete and their specialization.
In high school, athletes are limited to four events. Outside of high school, athletes can compete in as many events as they want.
A decathlon consists of 10 track and field events
Track and Field
Panama will be competing in Swimming, Fencing, and Track and Field Track and Field - Long Jump - Irving Saladino Track and Field - 100m Dash - Alonso Edward Fencing - Yesika Jimenez Swimming - Christie Bodden Swimming - Edgar Crespo.
track and field got its name because when you run you on a track. the field part is because you compete in the other competions on a field a grassy area.
A track team is a group of athletes who train and compete in various track and field events, which include running, jumping, and throwing disciplines. Members typically participate in races such as sprints, middle-distance, and long-distance events, as well as field events like long jump, high jump, shot put, and discus throw. Track teams often compete in meets and championships at the school, collegiate, or professional level. The team fosters camaraderie and collaboration while focusing on individual and collective performance improvement.
The same way as they do in the U.S. and most other countries who compete in athletic events that require movement on a track: clockwise.
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.
Someone who participates in track events is typically referred to as a "track athlete." They may compete in various running events, such as sprints, middle-distance, or long-distance races, as well as field events like long jump or pole vault. In a broader sense, they can also be called a "runner."
Field event, all events that ur not actually on the track are field events!