hurdles
race in which the runners jump over barriers while running
relay
High School level has these two 4x100 and 4x400 events. Runners pass a baton to each other in specific zones and try to run the best times as a team.
long jump
an event in which competitors jump as far as possible in one leap from a running start
javelin
a light spear thrown by hand
100m dash
is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1928
200m dash
2nd shortest distance race in track. Full sprint half a lap in 19-30 seconds
400m dash
1 lap, 80-90 percent speed. 43-75 seconds
false start
an invalid or disallowed start to a race
foul or fault
when a competitor gets outside the track line while running
lane
a running row or section on the track
lap
one revolution of a racetrack
marathon
a long-distance running event with and official distance of 42.295 km (26 mi) that is usually run as a road race
record
an achievement of the highest running time within the competitors
sprint
running full speed over a short distance
starting block
a shaped rigid block for bracing the feet of a runner at the start of a race
Shot Put
A field event where a competitor "throws" a heavy metal ball (outdoor) as far as possible. (Grip, stance, shift, release).
Discus
A field event where a competitor "throws" a heavy disc as far as possible.
High Jump
A field event where a competitor jumps as high as possible over a horizontal bar that is raised until only one competitor can jump over it without dislodging it
Pole Vault
A field event where a competitor uses a flexible pole as an aid to jump over a horizontal bar.