Events in track and field

track and field event

track and field event

track and field event

track and field event

track and field athletics event where the javelin is thrown

event in track and field athletics

track and field event

The decathlon is a combined event in athletics consisting of 10 track and field events. The word was formed in analogy to the word "pentathlon", from Greek ( ) and ( ). Events are held over two consecutive days and the winners are determined by the combined performance in all. Performance is judged not by the position achieved but rather on a points system in each event. The decathlon is contested mainly by male athletes, while female athletes typically compete in the heptathlon.

throwing event in track and field competitions

sprint race

A heptathlon is a track and field combined events contest made up of seven events. The name derives from the Greek ἑπτά (hepta, meaning "seven") and ἄθλος (áthlos, or ἄθλον, áthlon, meaning "competition"). A competitor in a heptathlon is referred to as a heptathlete.

sprint running event

sprint running event

middle-distance running event

long-distance track running event

middle distance running event

track and field hurdling event

track and field hurdling event

common long distance running event

track and field sprint race

track and field relay event covering 400 metres

track and field relay event covering 1600 metres

race

most common distance for the steeplechase in track and field

long-distance track running event

Track and field hurdles foot race

common middle-distance running event

track and field event

ancient Greek running race

running race

thumb|right|The pentathlon was first documented in Ancient Greece, and included the discus and [[javelin throw.]] A pentathlon is a contest featuring five events. The name is derived from Greek: combining the words pente (five) and -athlon (competition) (). The first pentathlon was documented in Ancient Greece and was part of the Ancient Olympic Games. Five events were contested over one day for the Ancient Olympic pentathlon, starting with the long jump, javelin throwing, and discus throwing, followed by the stadion (a short foot race) and wrestling. Pentathletes were considered to be among t

indoor sprint athletics discipline over 50 metres

track and field event

athletics discipline

track and field event

Athletics discipline

athletics event

track running event

athletic competition

Form of ultramarathon

sports discipline

athletics track event

track and field sprint event of 100 yards

sprint race over 150 metres

Uncommon middle distance race

track and field throwing event for disability athletes

unusual athletics distance

athletic discipline for disabled athletes use a running bike (3-wheel frame without pedals)

race

speed test in American football

sports discipline

Form of ultramarathon

non-Olympic discipline in athletics