Track And Field

Track and field involves several types of sports all related to running, throwing and jumping. The term “track and field” actually comes from the Greek work “athlon”, as in a contest. Track and field sports have origins dating back to 776 B.C.E and continue to thrive in modern times, most notably at the Olympics. There are two seasons for track and field: the indoor season, which is run during the winter months and an outdoor season, run in the spring and summer. Indoor tracks are about 200 meters and have 4-6 lanes. Outdoor tracks are ovals measuring over 400 meters in circumference.

Where To Find Track And Field Rules

Who invented track and field? Since track and field involves basic exercises and contests like running and throwing, we can rightly assume that track & field sports are as old as man himself. As for large and populated contests, the basic plan of track and field competition has roots in ancient Greece, where the first ever Olympic games were held. These contests featured track and field games such as discus, shot put and running that were antiquated in form and somewhat different than the Olympic games we see today. As history passed, and more ruthless empires emerged, the games became more violent involving contests like wrestling, chariot racing and gladiatorial combat. It wasn't until the year 1896 when the “official” Olympics were held, in which world records started to be kept.

Track and field rules can be very complex, even while the exercises remain simple in design. The Sport Spectator website has a review of the official rules, a breakdown of the history and more information related to track and field competition. Where can you go if you are seeking track and field world records? There are many organizations that track individual games such as the USATF and Hickock Sports and organizations like the AAU track and field division. There is also a book available on Amazon called “World Record Breakers in Track & Field Athletics.”

More About Track And Field

Looking for more information about track and field events? Track and field scholarships are popular at about a thousand colleges and universities that award scholarships to talented track and field contestants. A scholarship allows players to in collegiate and intercollegiate matches and perhaps even national championships. The ideal time to pursue a track and field scholarship is right after graduation from high school, and up to two years after. Sites like USAtf track game results and the stars of track and field. Some sites such as E-Spikes and Team Sports Wear feature track field spikes, track and field uniforms, track and field logos and track and field shirts. Hy-Tek track and field software allows you to track results, photos and reports of track and field and swimming events.

Finally, if you're looking for track and field quotes you can't do much better than this gem by Jesse Owens: "I always loved running...it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs."