kergejõustiku

Kergejõustik, often translated as athletics or track and field, is a collection of sporting events that involve a variety of disciplines. These events are broadly categorized into running, jumping, throwing, and combined events. It is one of the oldest and most popular sports globally, with a rich history dating back to ancient Greece. The modern Olympic Games prominently feature athletics as a core component.

Running events encompass a wide range of distances, from short sprints like the 100 meters to long-distance races such as the marathon. Hurdles and steeplechase races add technical challenges to the running disciplines. Jumping events include the high jump, long jump, triple jump, and pole vault, all requiring power, technique, and precision. Throwing events test athletes' strength and skill in disciplines like shot put, discus throw, hammer throw, and javelin throw. Combined events, such as the decathlon for men and heptathlon for women, require athletes to compete in a series of different disciplines, demonstrating versatility and endurance. Kergejõustik is practiced by amateurs and professionals alike and is governed by international bodies like World Athletics, which sets the rules and organizes major championships.