Track & Field
By : Bobby Gablein
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A runner starting a race out of starting blocks.
Track and field is one of the oldest of sports. Athletic contests were often held in conjunction with religious festivals, as with the Olympic Games of ancient Greece. For 11 centuries, starting in 776 B.C., these affairs — for men only — were enormously popular and prestigious events.
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An athlete competing in indoor long jump.
One of the most well-known track and field events is the long jump . This event is competed both in indoor and outdoor venues. Some of the world's best long jumpers include Carl Lewis, Jesse Owens, and Tianna Bartoletta. The world record for the men's long jump was set by Mike Powell in 1991, jumping an incredible 8.95 meters (29 ft 4.25 in).
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