What does ATHL mean in ATHLETICS

Athletics events include sprints (100m, 200m and 400m), middle distance (800m and 1500m), distance race walking, hurdling, jumps (high jump, long jump and triple jump) throws (discus throw, shot put and javelin throw) decathlon and heptathlon events.

Yes! Athletics is one of the original sports featured in the first Olympics when it was established in Athens in 1896.

The scoring system used at most track & field events is based on a points system awarded to athletes' performance within each event. Points are usually calculated using a combination of factors such as time/distance/height achieved.

Depending on the event you are taking part in there could be some specialized pieces of equipment needed such as spikes or shot puts if you are participating in running or throwing events respectively. However an athletics track can provide most other items such as hurdles and high jump stands for your event practice.

Yes, there are many adaptive sport organizations that offer adapted sport programs which allow people with disabilities to participate in athletics safely and have fun too! There are several disability categories which have specific rules for those who may need adaptations to compete on an even playing field with their peers.