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Track and field athletics, commonly known as athletics, includes a wide range of sports events that are categorized into track events, field events, and combined events. Track events consist of running competitions over various distances, such as sprints (100m, 200m, 400m), middle-distance runs (800m, 1500m), long-distance runs (5000m, 10000m), hurdles (110m, 400m), and relays (4x100m, 4x400m). Field events include jumping and throwing disciplines. Jumping events comprise long jump, high jump, triple jump, and pole vault. Throwing events involve shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, and hammer throw. Combined events are multi-discipline competitions, like decathlon for men (10 events) and heptathlon for women (7 events). These events test athletes\“ speed, strength, endurance, and technique, and are featured in major competitions like the Olympics and World Championships. |