Athletics

Athletics refers to a collection of sporting events that involve competitive physical activities, primarily track and field disciplines. This category includes running, jumping, throwing, and race walking events. Track events encompass sprints, middle-distance, and long-distance races, while field events include jumps (such as long jump, high jump) and throws (such as shot put, discus, and javelin). Athletics is often featured in multi-sport competitions like the Olympics and is governed by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). The term can also refer to the general practice and promotion of sports, fitness, and physical education activities.