Olympic Athletics - Introduction

Athletics is a collection of sports events like running, throwing, walking and jumping. Athletics is also known as track and field or track and field athletics. The athletics equipments which are required include the running shoes and a circle inside which the runners complete their rounds. The less need for expensive equipment and the simplicity of the competitions makes athletics one of the most commonly competed sports in the world.

Athletics is one of the events has been included in the schedule of the modern Summer Games since 1896, held in Athens. From the very first modern Summer Games athletics has made a permanent place in the Olympics program. The game of athletics dates back to 776 BC. The stade race was the first event of athletics that took place in 1896 Olympics. Athletics was practiced by various nations from the very starting of the organized competitions. In fact, many local festivals and fairs included sports activities like long jump and other events related to athletics.

Athletics competitions included in the summer Olympics are of six categories in the field games and the track games. Women’s events in the athletics program were included in 1928 Olympics. The first international physical disability athlete’s competitions were organized in 1952. This only included athletes in a wheelchair. Athletics has a very high profile during major championships, especially the Olympics, but otherwise is less popular.

Competitors starting the women's 800 metres event during the 1928 Olympic

The International Association of Athletics Federations is the governing body of the athletics, was founded in 1912 with the name of International Amateur Athletics Federation (IAAF). It adopted its current name in 2001.

Athletics competitions are going to be played in the 30th Summer Games will be held in the year 2012 in the London Olympic Stadium in London.

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