Track and field The track and field stadium is at the heart of
the sport Track and field is a sport comprising various
competitive athletic contests based on running, jumping, and
throwing. The name of the sport derives from the competition
venue: a stadium with an oval running track around a grass
field. The throwing and jumping events generally take place in
the central enclosed area. Track and field falls under the
umbrella sport of athletics, which also includes road running,
cross country running, and race walking. The two most
prestigious international track and field competitions are held
under the banner of athletics: the athletics competition at the
Olympic Games and the IAAF World Championships in Athletics. The
International Association of Athletics Federations is the
international governing body for track and field. Track and
field events are generally individual sports with athletes
challenging each other to decide a single victor. The racing
events are won by the athlete with the fastest time, w