The Track and Field Start up
Track and Field • Track and field is a sport which includes athletic contests established on the skills of running, jumping, and throwing
History of Track and Field • Fast Feet • Ancient History • Growth in the Nineteenth Century • Modern Track and Field
Origin of Track and Field • The history of track and field traces back to the earliest of times. People have been walking, running or throwing things since the beginning of man. Competition as a natural means of manhood took root and individuals began to run against one another.
Fast Feet • Track and field is even more than running events. Known by the term athletics in most of the world, track and field includes walking, hurdles, throwing, jumping, and combined events. This lesson focuses on the history of track and field events and their evolution over time.
Ancient History • The ancient Olympic Games began in the year 776 BC, when Koroibos, a cook from the nearby city of Elis, won the stadium race, a foot race 600 feet long. According to some literary traditions, this was the only athletic event of the games for the first 13 Olympic festivals.
Growth in the Nineteenth Century • The nature of work and play were changing by the nineteenth century. In particular, in the second half of the century, leisure time would get a big boost. Industrialized regions of the world, such as England, were discovering a revitalized form of leisure experience in the world of sports.
Modern Track and Field • By 2008, the number of Olympic track and field events had grown from these original 12 to a total of 47 events. This evolution occurred due to at least two major factors. • First, many events were added over time, such as relays, javelin, and cross-country. Combined events, such as the decathlon (10 total events) and pentathlon (5 total events) were also included. Some events were discontinued, but more were added than removed during this period.
Track Events • Running events up to 10000m in distance are conducted on a 400 m track which is outdoors during summer competition and indoors during the winter. • The track is split into six to ten lanes which circle around an inner field used for throwing and jumping events. • The winner of all races conducted on the track is the first person whose torso crosses the finishing line
Who I Am‌ • John Adlesich is the world's top most runners who has several years experience in the field and tracking.