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Long Jump
A track and field event where an athlete jumps from a take-off board and tries to land as far as possible in a sandpit.
Javelin Throw
A throwing event where the athlete throws a long, spear-like object called a javelin to cover the greatest possible distance.
Shot Put
A track and field event where the athlete tries to throw a heavy metal ball (called a shot) as far as possible from a designated area.
Discus Throw
A throwing event where the athlete throws a round, flat object called a discus for distance from a circular throwing area.
Pole Vault
A track and field event where the athlete uses a long pole to vault over a high bar set at a certain height.
High Jump
A track and field event where the athlete attempts to jump as high as possible over a horizontal bar set at various heights.
Sprints
A short-distance race where athletes run at their maximum speed. Common sprint distances include 100 meters, 200 meters, and 400 meters.
Hurdles
A race where athletes must run and jump over a series of hurdles placed at specific intervals.
Decathlon
A combined track and field competition consisting of ten events: long jump, high jump, 400 meters, 100 meters, 1500 meters, shot put, discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw, and hurdles.
Heptathlon
A multi-event competition consisting of seven events, including sprints, jumps, throws, and hurdles.