Track and Field Events

Track Events:

Relays:
-4x100 meter
-4x200 meter
-4x400 meter

Hurdles:
-100 meter high (girls)
-110 meter high (boys)
-300 meter low

Runs:
100 meter
200 meter
400 meter
1600 meter
3200 meter

Field Events:

Jumps:
-Triple Jump
- Long Jump
-High Jump
-Pole Vault

Throws:
-Discus
-Shot Put
-Javelin

Track

Track At The Olympics

Men:
100 meter
200 meter
400 meter
800 meter
1,500 meter
5,000 meter
10,000 meter
110 meter hurdles
400 meter hurdles
3,000 meter steepchase
4x100 meter relay
4x400 meter relay marathon
20 kilometer walk
50 kilometer walk

Women:
100 meter
200 meter
400 meter
800 meter
1,500 meter
5,000 meter
10,000 meter
100 meter hurdles
400 meter hurdles
4x100 meter relay
4x400 meter relay marathon
10 kilometer walk

-The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896
-1900 and 1904 was the 60 meter.
-1908-1924 3 mile, cross country races, 200 meter hurdles and walking races.
-The most prestigious events in the Games over the years have been 100 meter, 1,500 meter, and distance races.

Getting Nervous

-Athletes prepare by running, distance runners prepare by running 100 miles a week they practice twice a day. Sprinters do power work outs. During the winter times athletes do weight training.
-each athlete pushes themselves as much as they can so they will be the best at the Games.

Field

Early Years

Olympic Field Events
Men:
High Jump
Long Jump
Triple Jump
Shot Put
Discus Throw
Javelin Throw
Pole Vault
Hammer Throw

Women:
High Jump
Long Jump
Triple Jump
Shot Put
Discus Throw
Javelin Throw

-Women entered the Olympics for the 1st time in 1928 at the Amsterdam Games.
-From 1928-1936 women were only allowed to do high jump and discus. In 1936 they were able to do javelin throw. Then in 2000 it was expected that women will compete in all field events.

Getting Nervous

-To compete in Olympics you have to be in the top 3 National Olympics trails.
-If an athlete misses trials because of an injury even if it is healed by the time of the Games they are still not allowed to compete.

Introduction

Good Morning! Hello my name is Angela Woodman. I am a sophomore at Sparta High Point Charter School. This blog will be a journal about getting fit through out the year. Every day I will be giving you tips on how to keep yourself pumped and in shape all year long! I will also be giving you ideas on a well balanced diet for while you are on a sport team or just wanting to get in shape. So we just say good bye to those coach potato days, and hello to the fit and healthy you!