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.