All Content Tagged

Track & Field

Running, jumping, and throwing are some of the earliest documented forms of human expression. From these basic skills, the first Olympic challenge—a single race spanning a mere 600 feet—came into existence and lasted for several years.

Since the inception of the modern Olympic Games in 1896, track and field events have served as the centerpiece. Hundreds of men and women compete against each other every four years, a tradition as old as the Games themselves.

Find track & field clubs, tournaments, camps, and clinics. Improve your skills with tips, tricks, drills, and more.

woman talking
Olympic Distance Runner on Being a Teammate in an Individual Sport
July 9, 2024
In this clip, Tollefson reflects on the nature of "individual" sports, such as track and field, that still have athletes as members of a team.
Celebrating Black History Month | Pioneers in Sport
Celebrating Black Pioneers in Sports
February 5, 2024
Learn how these pioneers in sport paved a path for future generations.
The Kansas Comet: Aria Pearce
November 15, 2023
From flag football to Nike Nationals, learn how this trackstar that is defying odds and leading with passion.
GettyImages-979570288
Olympic Sprinter Aleia Hobbs’ Life Changed in the NICU
August 13, 2023
Aleia Hobbs is one of the women to watch ahead of August’s world championships and the 2024 Paris Olympics.
How should I help my child handle disappointments or setbacks in sports?
When Should a Parent Not Coach Their Child?
July 21, 2023
Hear a coaches advice on when to pull back the reigns on coaching your own child.
New York City, New York USA - February 24, 2020: Toy Fair New York Mattel Barbie dolls on display
How Barbie Changed the Landscape in the World of Athletics
July 12, 2023
Learn how the iconic fashion doll has evolved through history and inspired all to be more active.
How should I help my child handle disappointments or setbacks in sports?
How Should I Help My Child Handle Disappointments or Setbacks in Sports?
July 12, 2023
Dive into a coach's advice to how a parent or guardian can help a child deal with disappointments or setbacks in sports
Athlete of the Month: Harper Messiah
The Quadruple Threat: Harper Messiah
June 5, 2023
Learn how this soccer player is mastering the sport, and inspiring his team to go to the next level.
Christian Taylor
Origin Stories: Christian Taylor
June 2, 2023
Christian Taylor has one goal in mind, breaking the triple-jump record that's stood since 1995.
Maximizing the Long Jump of Bryan Clay
Maximizing the Long Jump of Bryan Clay
June 2, 2023
The long jump is one of the most technically challenging events in the decathlon, a track and field competition consisting of 10 events held over two days. In order to maximize his performance, 2008 Olympic gold medalist Bryan Clay teamed up with engineers from BMW to improve measurement of the horizontal and vertical velocities of […]
1 - 10 of 93 items