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Traced back to the Ancient Olympic Games, athletics is a collection of sporting events that involve jumping, running, walking, and throwing. The most common athletics competitions are track and field, road running, cross country running, and race walking. 

Athletics events are among the oldest of all sports and are often referred to as the backbone of the Summer Olympic Games with numerous track and field events. Athletics events have been a staple at the Olympic Games beginning in 1896 and are also included at the Paralympic Games. Find athletics leagues, tournaments, camps, and clinics. Improve your skills with tips, tricks, drills, and more.

Track & Field On This Day
Jesse Owens Wins His 2nd Gold Medal
May 18, 2021
American track star Jesse Owens won his 2nd gold medal at the Berlin Olympics by beating German Luz Long in the long jump final with an Olympic record
Track & Field On This Day
Uwe Hohn Throws Javelin a Record 104.8 m
May 12, 2021
East German sportsman of the year Uwe Hohn sets the all-time record when he throws a javelin 104.8 m.
Track & Field On This Day
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Sets Women’s Heptathlete Record
May 12, 2021
Jackie Joyner-Kersee sets women's heptathlete record of 7,215 pts to set her third world heptathlon record in three years.
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Tokyo Learning Series: Allyson Felix on Courage
April 2, 2021
Olympic Gold Medalist, Allyson Felix talks about how she practices courage before going out onto the the track
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Track & Field: Terms to Know
March 29, 2021
Learn the language of track and field.
Athletes to Watch: Grant Holloway
Athletes to Watch: Grant Holloway
February 12, 2021
Learn more about hurdler and sprinter Grant Holloway.
Athletes to Watch: Abdul Hakim Sani Brown
Athletes to Watch: Abdul Hakim Sani Brown
February 12, 2021
Learn more about Japanese sprinter Abdul Hakim Sani Brown.
Olympics Trivia
Was the marathon on the programme of the Olympic Games of Antiquity?
February 7, 2021
True or False: The marathon was on the programme of the Olympic Games of Antiquity.
Olympics Trivia
Olympians Dan O’Brien and Dave Johnson starred in a series of commercials titled “Dan & Dave” in 1996 for which athletic brand?
February 7, 2021
This athletic brand had a series of commercials starring Dan O'Brien and Dave Johnson.
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Sport Guide: Long/Middle Distance Running
January 12, 2021
Going the distance requires speed, strength and stamina, but no matter how long the race, there is always a sprint finish.
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