Athletics can be divided into four major areas:
Track, Field, Road, and Combined Events.
Track Events :
- Sprints (100m, 200m, 400m)
- Middle distance running (800m, 1500m)
- Marathons (5000m, 10000m)
- Hurdle races (110m, 400m)
- Relays (4 x 100m, 4 x 400m)
- Steeplechase
Jumping
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Throwing Events :
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Road
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Combined
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History of Athletics
The name athletics is derived from the Greek word 'Athlon' meaning contest. The history of athletics often links to ancient Greek Olympics because it gains its popularity from the Olympic games, but it existed hundred years before that. The first civilization in old Mesopotamia and Egypt had a tradition of athletic events , several hundred years before the games in ancient Greece.
Athletic Sports Products:
Manufacturers and suppliers of athletic products comprised of goods and equipment used in different types of athletic events. These athletic products are either used for conducting these events or it help the athletes enhancing their performance. Click on any of the following athletic products to view its details. Athletic Sports Accessories :
Athletic sports accessories are supporting equipment that help in conducting different athletic events. Click on any sporting accessory listed below to view its description.



