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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 ...
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 ...
Official world championship track and field events; Track Field Combined events; Sprints Middle-distance Long-distance Hurdles Relays Jumps Throws 60 m 100 m 200 m 400 m: 800 m 1500 m 3000 m: 5000 m 10,000 m: 60 m hurdles 100 m hurdles 110 m hurdles 400 m hurdles 3000 m steeplechase: 4 × 100 m relay 4 × 400 m relay: Long jump Triple jump High ...
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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]
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.
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