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Athletics

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.

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, 2019
This athletic brand had a series of commercials starring Dan O'Brien and Dave Johnson.
Carter Kori London Photo
How Hurdler Kori Carter Transformed Disappointment Into World Title
May 22, 2018
Altered diet, new workout regimen and close friendships pushed her to the top
Olympics On This Day
Usain Bolt Wins 100m Olympic Gold
August 14, 2016
At the Rio Olympic Games, Usain Bolt becomes the first runner to win the 100m Olympic gold three times in his career.
Olympics On This Day
Asli Cakir Alptekin is Stripped of Her Gold Medal
August 17, 2015
2012 London Olympic 1500 champion Asli Cakir Alptekin of Turkey had to give up her gold medal as a result of a positive doping test.
Olympics On This Day
First Double-Leg Amputee to Compete at the Olympics
August 4, 2012
South African Oscar Pistorius is the first double-leg amputee to compete in Olympic history, he ran in the 400m at London 2012.
Science of the Summer Olympics
The Biomechanics of Usain Bolt – A Science Perspective (Grades 6-12)
July 11, 2012
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Science of the Summer Olympics
The Impact of Jenny Simpson – An Engineeering Perspective (Grades 6-12)
July 11, 2012
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Science of the Summer Olympics
Maximizing the Long Jump of Bryan Clay – An Engineering Perspective (Grades 6-12)
July 11, 2012
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Track & Field On This Day
Carl Lewis Wins Gold in 100m
September 25, 1991
At the 3rd World Championships in Athletics in the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo, Carl Lewis ran a 100m in a world record time of 9.86.
Track & Field On This Day
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Sets Women’s Heptathlete Record
July 16, 1988
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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