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It is unknown exactly when Cross Country was invented. This is because man himself have been racing against each other sense the caveman era. It was deemed to be "manly" to be the faster man in the tribe. Over time, the races became more sophisticated and organized, to the point of where it is at today.
Track and Field has been a part of the Modern Olympics since the first Modern Games in 1896. The first event known to be competed at the Ancient Olympics was the stade run, a foot race of approximately 190 meters. So it could be said that track, or an ancient variation of track, has been competed at the Olympics since the first Ancient Olympics. History states that the pentathlon was included at the Games in 708 BC. This pentathlon consisted of discus, jumping, javelin, running, and Wrestling. Discus and javelin are the first known 'field' events competed at the Olympics.
Track has been around since the first Olympic games in 776 BC, where there was a running race. In later years, they started more running, throwing, and jumping events.
The Ancient Greeks had track and field events for the first Olympic Games. They ran nude.
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What year was track and field invented?
776 BC is when track and field was invented!
Where was track and field invented?
Ancient Greece.
Was track and field invented?
yes in honor of zues
How was track and field invented?
track and feild was here since the beginning. in honnor of zues
When and where was the sport track and field invented?
500 ad greece
What is 3 main category in track and field?
track and field track and field
Who was the inventor of track and field?
The GreeksTrack and Field was invented in Ancient Greece by the first Olympians as a way to end war and bring nations together in competition...
What is widely considered to be oldest sport known to humankind?
Track and Field
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.
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.
Track and field in the 2008 Olympics?
Yes there will be Track and Field in the 2008 Olympics.
