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Track and Field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based on running, jumping, and throwing.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoAthletics comes from a Greek word, "Athlos," which means "contest" in/of running, walking, jumping.
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Where did track and field get its name?
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.
What is the official name for track and field?
Athletics.
What is the official name of track and field in the Olympics?
Athletics.
What is the name of the local and international organizations responsible for the sport track and field?
the international governing body for track and field is the IAAF which is the International Association of Athletics Federations. because internationally track and field is known as Athletics
What is 3 main category in track and field?
track and field track and field
What is another name for animal's track?
An animal track is known as a spoor
What is another name for an animals trail?
track
What is widely considered to be oldest sport known to humankind?
Track and Field
What is another name for a field of rice?
Another name for field of rice is paddy field, rice paddy, semiaquatic crop or flooded parcel.
What was the name of the track and field gold medalist from nz in 1936?
The name of this athlete is Jack Lovelock.
What is a competition in running called?
track and field
Is chess a track and field game?
No, chess is not a track and field game.
