Athletics

Athletics refers to a collection of competitive sports that involve physical exertion and skill. It includes a variety of track and field events such as running, jumping, throwing, and walking. The sport is characterized by individual or team competitions where athletes strive to set personal bests or achieve winning results.

Track events typically involve races over set distances on a running track, ranging from short sprints to long-distance races. Field events include activities such as long jump, high jump, shot put, discus throw, and pole vault, where athletes are judged based on distance or height metrics.

Athletics can be performed at various levels, including amateur competitions, school sports, and professional events, culminating in prestigious international competitions such as the Olympics. The sport emphasizes speed, endurance, strength, and agility, making it a fundamental aspect of physical education and a basic form of human athletic competition.