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What are the field events in athletics?
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The field events in athletics are a diverse group of competitions that test an athlete's strength, power, agility, and precision. Unlike track events, which are races, field events involve measurements of distance or height to determine the winner. The primary field events are:
Jumping Events:
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Long Jump: Athletes run down a runway and jump into a sandpit, with the distance of the jump measured from the takeoff board to the nearest point of impact in the sand.
Source: World Athletics - Long Jump
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Triple Jump: Similar to the long jump, but with three phases: a hop, a step, and a jump into the sandpit.
Source: World Athletics - Triple Jump
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High Jump: Athletes jump over a horizontal bar, attempting to clear it without knocking it down. The bar is raised incrementally until only one athlete remains.
Source: World Athletics - High Jump
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Pole Vault: Athletes use a long, flexible pole to vault over a high bar. Similar to the high jump, the bar is raised incrementally.
Source: World Athletics - Pole Vault
Throwing Events:
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Shot Put: Athletes throw a heavy metal ball (the shot) as far as possible from a designated circle.
Source: World Athletics - Shot Put
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Discus Throw: Athletes throw a heavy disc (the discus) as far as possible.
Source: World Athletics - Discus Throw
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Javelin Throw: Athletes throw a spear-like object (the javelin) as far as possible.
Source: World Athletics - Javelin Throw
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Hammer Throw: Athletes throw a heavy metal ball attached to a wire with a handle (the hammer) as far as possible by spinning in a circle.
Source: World Athletics - Hammer Throw