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  2. Track and field - Wikipedia

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    The two basic features of a track and field stadium are the outer oval-shaped running track and an area of turf within this track—the field. In earlier competitions, track lengths varied: the Panathinaiko Stadium measured 333.33 metres at the 1896 Summer Olympics , while at the 1904 Olympics the distance was a third of a mile (536.45 m) at ...

  3. Track geometry - Wikipedia

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    The measurement of uniformity is done using a predefined length of string line (normally the same length used in horizontal alignment) along the track. If the midpoint of the measurement has higher elevation, it is called hump deviation. On the other hand, if the midpoint has lower elevation, it is called dip deviation. [9]

  4. File:Example.pdf - Wikipedia

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    Short title: example derived form Ghostscript examples: Image title: derivative of Ghostscript examples "text_graphic_image.pdf", "alphabet.ps" and "waterfal.ps"

  5. Running track - Wikipedia

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    An all-weather running track is a rubberized, artificial running surface for track and field athletics. It provides a consistent surface for competitors to test their athletic ability unencumbered by adverse weather conditions.

  6. Sport of athletics - Wikipedia

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    A typical athletics stadium with an oval running track and a grassy inner field International level women athletes at ISTAF Berlin, 2006 Track and field competitions emerged in the late 19th century and were typically contested between athletes who were representing rival educational institutions , military organisations and sports clubs . [ 29 ]

  7. Backstretch - Wikipedia

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    Backstretch refers to either: (1) the portion of an oval racetrack on the far side of the grandstand, parallel to the homestretch, or, (2) particularly in North America, the area near the racetrack where horses are stabled and the daily work of maintaining the horses occurs. In many racetracks, the stabling area is located next to the far side ...

  8. Baguio Athletic Bowl - Wikipedia

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    The Baguio Athletic Bowl was built in 1945. [1] The venue is under the ownership of the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA). Through Executive Order 224 issued by President Fidel V. Ramos on February 10, 1995, transferring the management, administration, and maintenance responsibilities from the PTA to the Baguio City Government.

  9. List of track and field stadiums by capacity - Wikipedia

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    Franklin Field: 52,593: Philadelphia United States: Liberty Bell Classic, Penn Relays: American football 66 Guiyang Olympic Sports Center: 51,638 Guiyang China: Association football 67 Hohhot City Stadium: 51,632 Hohhot China: Association football 68 İzmir Atatürk Stadium: 51,295 İzmir Turkey: 1971 Mediterranean Games, Islamic Games, 2005 ...