Track events

Track events are running events that range from

short distance sprints to middle distance runs of a mile or
so to long distance runs. Example are:
1.) Hurdle races- Hurdle races are run entirely in lanes. A
runner must clear the hurdle with both legs. The runner
is disqualified if either leg dips lower than the horizontal
plane of the hurdle. This means that the leg must go over
the top of the hurdle and is not allowed to go around or
beside it.
2.)Steeplechase - Runners must clear 91-centimeter
hurdles 28 times. These hurdles are sturdier than the
ones used in hurdle races, and runners may put a foot on
top of them as they pass over them. A water jump
consists of a hurdle and a water-filled pit 3.66 meter
square.
3.)Walking races - are events in which athletes must
follow certain rules of walking technique. The front foot
must touch the ground before the rear foot leaves the
ground. While foot is touching the ground, the leg must
be unbent for at least one moment. Walkers are entitled
to one warning for improper form before they are
disqualified.
4.) Relays- are run by teams of four runners. The first
runner carries a baton about 30 cm. long. After runner a
certain distance, called a leg, the athlete hands the baton
to the next team member. This exchange must occur
within a zone 20 meters long. If the runners do not
exchange the baton within this zone, their team is
disqualified.