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Track and Field Researched via: http://wikipedia.org. Student Name: Jasmine Moses Date: 5.24.10. History:. is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the
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Track and FieldResearched via: http://wikipedia.org Student Name: Jasmine Moses Date: 5.24.10
History: is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the The throwing and jumping events generally take place within the central enclosed area.
Events Track and field events are divided in to three broad categories: track events, field events, and combined events. Track events involve running on a track over a specified distances and – in the case of the hurdling and steeplechase events – obstacles may be placed on the track
Olympics and World Championships Similar to the event programs at the Olympics and World Championships. track and field forms a significant part of continental championships
Famous people/role model: With prize money and commercial endorsements now permissible in international track and field, Bolt can train year round