Athletics is one of the most-watched sporting events at every Olympic Games. Eight-time gold-medallist Usain Bolt almost always lit up the track with his blistering pace, while the slow-burn 5000m and 10000m runs of four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah showcased the endurance of an athlete. Blanka Vlasic displayed great flexibility at high jumps while Neeraj Chopra - seen as the next big star - is always eager to show his physical prowess while throwing the javelin at Tokyo 2020. Athletics is a group of track and field events covering a wide variety of sports, with competitions featuring running, walking, jumping and throwing under different disciplines.
Let’s have a look at what features at the Olympics:
Relays (4x100m, 4x400m): Another category in the list of most popular events are the relay races - which consist of four runners from each country running equal distances with a baton in hand. Each country generally picks runners who also take part in the sprint races but may also go for relay specialists. Continue reading from The Olympics Official
