I used to be in track and field in school. It is a sport for running, jumping and throwing.
thats cool
Thanks. The name is derived from the venue. A stadium with a running track enclosing a grass field is very common.
where was it invented?
Probably from the Olympics in Greece. The jumping and throwing events are won by who gets the greatest distance or height.
who is known as a great track and field athlete?
Usain Bolt was the first runner to hold both 100 and 200 meter world records. Impressive.
oh wow.. where is he from?
Usain Bolt
Usain St Leo Bolt (; born 21 August 1986) is a Jamaican retired sprinter. He is a world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 metres and 4 × 100 metres relay. Owing to his achievements and dominance in sprint competition, he is widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time.
A nine-time Olympic gold medalist, Bolt won the 100 m, 200 m and 4 × 100 m relay at three consecutive Olympic Games, although he lost the 2008 relay gold
Track and field
Track and field is a sport which includes athletic contests established on the skills of running, jumping, and throwing. The name is derived from where the sport takes place, a running track and a grass field for the throwing and some of the jumping events. Track and field is categorized under the umbrella sport of athletics, which also includes road running, cross country running, and race walking.
The foot racing events, which include sprints, middle- and long-distance events, race walking and