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Triple Jump
An event where athletes perform a hop, a step and a jump into the sand pit, measuring the combined distance of all three phases.
Marathon
A long-distance road-running event covering 42.195 kilometers, requiring advanced levels of stamina and mental strength.
100 Meter Dash
A short-distance event where athletes sprint down a straight track for 100 meters as fast as possible.
1500 Meter Run
A race traditionally known as the 'metric mile', since it is nearly equivalent to a mile race, combining speed and endurance.
110 Meter Hurdles
A race in which athletes sprint over a series of 10 hurdles, each 1.067 meters high, spaced over a 110-meter track.
400 Meter Dash
A one-lap sprint around a standard outdoor track, which tests both speed and endurance.
800 Meter Run
A middle-distance race where athletes run for 800 meters, requiring strategic pacing and endurance.
High Jump
An event where athletes attempt to clear a horizontal bar at various heights using a backward jumping technique.
200 Meter Dash
A sprinting event where athletes race over a 200-meter distance that includes a curve and a straightaway.
Pole Vault
An event where athletes use a long and flexible pole to vault over a high bar.
Long Jump
A horizontal jump event where athletes sprint down a runway and leap as far as possible from a takeoff board.
Shot Put
An event where athletes throw a heavy spherical object called a shot as far as possible from a seven-foot-diameter circle.
Discus Throw
An athletic event where competitors throw a heavy disc—called a discus—into a marked sector, aiming for maximum distance.
Javelin Throw
A track and field event where the athlete throws a spear-like implement as far as possible.
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