Question

1. Which of the following is not a field event in athletics O Long jump O Short put 100 metre O High jump​

Answer 1

Answer:

100 meter is not a field event in athletics.

Explanation:

• In the context to the given question , it is asked to specify which of the following is not a field event in athletics
• Given,

1. Long jump
2. Short put
3. 100 meter
4. High jump​

We know that ,

Field event in Athletics consist of Jumping and Throwing competition

• From The Given events ,

⇒ Long jump and high Jump falls under Jumping Competition

⇒ Shot put comes in throwing competition.

⇒ 100 meter event does not not fall in either of the Competition, it falls under track Competition

Answer 2

100 meters is not a field event in athletics.

Definition of Field Event in Athletics:

• The term athletics is derived from the Greek word 'Athlon' which means contest.
• Athletics is a collection of sports events that involve running, throwing and jumping.

Reasons for Answers:

1. Long Jump: It is a track and field event in which athletes compete against each other by jumping as far away from the starting point.
2. Shot Put: It is a field event wherein athletes throw a heavy ball as far away as they can.
3. 100 meters: It is a track event wherein athletes have to run against each other for a distance of 100 metres.
4. High Jump: It is a track and field event wherein athletes compete against each other and jump as high as they can.

Therefore, 100 metres is the odd one out. All the other options are track and field events.