Event Guide

Athletics Event Guide

If you are a budding athlete and would one day like to represent your country, you need to learn about the different events and how to train to become a winner.

Running Events

The most important factor here is, of course, speed. However, you need to learn how to start well, develop a strong technique and train in the most effective manner.

100 Metres

200 Metres

400 Metres

800 Metres

1500 Metres

Hurdles

 

Jumping Events

These events also require speed of movement, but learning the correct technique is vital to success.

Long Jump

Triple Jump

High Jump

Pole Vault

 

Throwing Events 

Javelin Throw

Discus Throw

Shot Put

Hammer Throw

 

For more information on the wide range of events in the athletic world and current world records, visit the IAAF website.