Track and Field TRACK SPRINTS List of Sprints

Track and Field TRACK SPRINTS

List of Sprints Events 60 m 100 m 200 m 400 Relay etc

• 60 m • The 60 metres is normally run indoors. • On a straight section of an indoor athletic track. • races at this distance can last around six or seven seconds. • having good reflexes and thus getting off to a quick start is more vital in this race than any other. • This is a distance required for a human to reach maximum speed and can be run with one breath. • It is popular for training and testing in other sports

100 m • The 100 metres sprint takes place on one length of the home straight of a standard outdoor 400 m track. • 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 for women. • In this event the reigning 100 m Olympic champion is often named "the fastest man in the world. “

• 200 m • The 200 metres is a sprint running event. • On an outdoor 400 m track. • The race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight. • The 200 m place emphasis on speed endurance • This race attracts runners from other events, primarily 100 metres

• 400 m • It is is a common sprinting event in track and field competitions. • It is done On a standard outdoor running track • It is exactly one lap around the track • Runners start in staggered positions • race in separate lanes for the entire course

• Relay • a relay team is a team of four sprinter. • A relay race is a track and field event in which athletes run a pre-set distance carrying a baton. • The two standard relays are the 4 x 100 meter relay and the 4 x 400 meter relay. • The 4 x 400 meter relay finals are the last event of a track meet.

Video of 60 and 100 metre race 60 m 100 m

Video of 200 and 400 metre race 200 m 400 m