The events in which results are calculated by time are called track events, and the events in which results are calculated by height or distance are called field events.
Field events are divided into jumping and throwing. Track race is a kind of track and field sports.
Field events are divided into jumping and throwing, among which jumping events are: high jump, long jump, triple jump and pole vault; Throwing events include: shot put, discus, javelin and hammer throw. Calculate the results by height or distance and decide the ranking.
Track and field sports gradually emerged and developed in the history of human social development. In ancient times, in order to survive, people needed to fight against nature and wild animals, often walking on mountains, swamps and plains, crossing streams, flying over obstacles, throwing stones, sticks and various hunting tools.
Track race is a kind of track and field sports, and it is the general name of running and walking events on the track or designated road of track and field.
In track events, if there are a large number of participants, the preliminary, semi-finals and finals with 8 participants can be held first, and the final result will be the final ranking result. The track race must be played in a counterclockwise direction. The number of passes is determined by drawing lots. The starting device must be used at the first start of the road race and relay race.
Track and field sports:
Refers to walking, running, jumping, throwing and other sports and all-around sports composed of some events. It has a long history and originated from the basic activities of human survival and life. The earliest track and field competition was held in the ancient Greek village of Olympia in 776 BC. Since then, track and field has become one of the official events.