I used to love track and field in high school. It's a sport that includes running, jumping, and even throwing!
It seems fun but so damn tiring!
They definitely are. The jumping and throwing events can be won by the athlete who reaches the highest distance or height. 
That's cool, I don't think I'd do that good haha.
It sounds intense, right?! There's also, of course, the foot racing events, which include sprinting, middle and long distance running, race walking and hurdling. They're won by those with the fastest time.
Without a doubt, I've only played stuff like soccer and that sounds way worse.
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
Sport of athletics
Athletics is a collection of sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking. The most common types of athletics competitions are track and field, road running, cross country running, and race walking.
The results of racing events are decided by finishing position (or time, where measured), while the jumps and throws are won by the athlete that achieves the highest or furthest measurement from a series of attempts. The simplicity of the competitions, and the lack of a need