track and field

A category of sports that involves various running, jumping and throwing competitions, such as short- or long-distance running, pole vaulting, shotput, discus throwing, high jumping and others. There are also mixed events where participants compete in different events and accumulate points based on their performance. These end in -athalon, and popular examples include the triathlon for local events and the decathlon for the World Olympics.

See also

• track uniform
• volleyball uniform