Question

What are track events?

Answer 1

Track and field is a sport which includes athletic contests established on the skills of running, jumping, and throwing. The name is derived from the sport's typical venue: a stadium with an oval running track enclosing a grass field where the throwing and some of the jumping events take place. 

Answer 2

Explanation:

Track and field is a sport that includes running, jumping and throwing skills-based athletic contests. The name comes from where the sport takes place, a running track and a throwing grass field and some of the jumping activities.

Track and field is grouped under the athletics umbrella, which also encompasses road cycling, cross-country running and racewalking. The foot racing events, which include sprints, medium and long distance events, whereas racewalking and hurdling, are won by the athlete who completes the event in the least amount of time.