Which Olympic track event is the nearest distance to a mile?
In the Olympics, the middle distance race is 1500 meters, which is 0.932 miles.
The "metric mile" is 1600 meters, only slightly less than a mile, which would be 1609.344 meters.
In modern times the pentathlon has been replaced by decathlonHow many events are in this activity?
The Decathlon is comprised of Ten (10) events. The Pentathlon is comprised of Five (5) events.
There are a combined fifteen (15) events. However, the pentathlon's five events are also encompassed within the decathlon as well. Therefore, technically there are only Ten (10) unique events between the two competitions.
What is the best hammer throw shoe?
I would say mizuno. You really have to try many and then you will find the best one for you. Try mizuno.
What is the event in the Olympics that the oppents jump over a bar into the water?
The 3000 meter steeplechase is a track race with solid hurdles that do not move but can be stepped on. One of the the hurdles is in front of a shallow pool of water.
Where are the US track and field trials going to be held for the upcoming Olympics?
The track and field athletics events are being held at the Olympic Stadium, Olympic Park, Stratford, London E20 2ST
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There are six keys movements of the discus throw: wind up, move in rhythm, balance, right leg engine, orbit, and delivery. The wind up is important aspects of the throw, because its set the tone for the entire throw. The wind up is both mental and technical. It is mental because the wind up sets you up for the rest of the throw. The following are the technical aspects: flat right foot, on the ball of your left foot, keep your weight evenly distributed between your feet, and do not over do it (being overly active can result in the waste of energy). Although the wind up sets the tone for the entire throw, the rhythm of the throw is the most important aspect. It is necessary to move in rhythm through out the entire throw. The best throwers contain the same amount of time in each phase while completing a great throw. Focusing on rhythm can bring about the consistency to get in the right positions that many throwers lack. To execute a sound discus throw with solid technique,it requires perfect balance. Due to the throw being a linear movement, combined with a one and a half rotation, and an implement at the end of one arm, a good discus thrower needs to maintain balance within the circle.
Who won the women's 4x400 meter relay at Beijing?
Florence Joyner Griffith ran 48.1 in the 1984 Olympics, I know of no faster split.
Why did kelly Holmes retire from running?
Kelly Holmes retired from running in 2005. At the time she has suffered repeated injury from a torn Achilles' tendon. She also attributes her retirement to a reevaluation of life after the death of a close friend and a lack of will to continue.
Usain Bolts rose to prominence during the 2002 World Junior Championships. He currently trains in Kingston, Jamaica at the University of Technology.
What is the minimum age for Olympic track and field events?
There is no age but there are very few Olympic runners under 18. In track and field, athletes are not stronger or faster at a younger age unlike some other sports such as swimming, diving, or gymnastics.
How long is the 3200 meter run in track?
3200 meters long, if you are talking about the time it takes to run it.... that depends on how fast you are over that distance.
Who are the Australian olympic gold medal winners from?
The names of all Australian Olympic track and field gold medallists are:- Marjorie Jackson, Shirley Strickland De La Hunty, Betty Cuthbert, Maureen Caird, Fleur Mellor, Norma Croker, Glenis Nunn, Debbie Flintoff-King, Catherine Freeman, Steve Hooker, Ralph Doubell, Herb Elliott, John Winter, Nick Winter, and Edwin Flack. Stan Rowley also won an Olympic gold medal in 1900. He represented Australia in the sprints, and Great Britain in the cross-country for which he was awarded gold. For that matter, Australia was federated in 1901, five years after Flack's victories, and after federation continued to operate at the Olympics as AUSTRALASIA, i.e. combined with New Zealand. In all, 256 Australians are proud bearers of Olympic Gold Medal, but in track and field, they are the hardest medals of all to win. All honour to our 16 Olympic track and field gold medallists. Tony Nemaric
Who won the Bronze Medal in Men's 10000 meters for athletic events at the 2012 Summer Olympics?
That would be Ben Johnson, however he failed a drug test so he lost his medal to Carl Lewis
Who hold the World Record in the 100- meter dash?
Florence Griffith-Joyner, of the United States, holds the women's world record in the 100 meter dash. On July 16, 1988 Griffith ran the 100 meter in 10.49 seconds. Usain Bolt, of Jamaica, holds the men's world record in the 100 meter dash. On August 16, 2008 Bolt ran the 100 meter in 9.69 seconds.
Do pole vaulters have to supply their own pole vault?
I believe they supply them themselves and can have up to around 3 poles each.
How many medals did paula radcliff win at the Olympics?
Paula Radcliffe has won 6 European Cup medals (3 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze): Gold 1) 1998 - 5000 meter run
2) 1999 - 5000 meter run
3) 2004 - 5000 meter run Silver 1) 1999 - 1500 meter run
2) 2001 - 5000 meter run Bronze 1) 1997 - 3000 meter run
Average time for an 11 year boy in 200m in track?
Well I'm 10 and i ran it in 28.5 but i think average for 11 is about 32 good is 29 and super good is like 27.
What is the Slowest 100m Sprint in the Olympics?
Shizo Kanakuri was the father of marathon in Japan. However, he disappeared during an Olympic marathon run and was asked to complete the run years later. Technically, his run took 54 years, 8 months, 6 days, 5 hours, 32 minutes and 20.379 seconds.
How many events is there in track field?
Events at a track and field meet would include: Sprints: 100 m, 200 m and 400 m.
Middle distance: 800 m to 3000 m
Steeplechase
Long distance: runs over 5000 m
Hurdling: 110 m high hurdles (100 m for women) and 400 m intermediate hurdles
Relays: 4 x 100 m relay, 4 x 400 m relay, 4 x 200 m relay, 4 x 800 m relay
Road running: half-marathon and marathon
Race walking: 10 km, 20 km and 50 km.
Shot put
Hammer throw
Javelin throw
Discus throw
High jump
Pole vault
Long jump
Triple jump
Pentathlon
Heptathlon
Decathlon
When you play track, all you do is run and run and run. If you love running then you will have fun with your friends, meeting new people, and running even more! You run more than 5 miles each practice!!! At a meet, you run 15! But that's if your in distance and you run up to 2 miles at a meet.
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Olympic games are held in even numbered years. The Olympics in 2008 will be held in Beijing, China.