Track & Field Study Guide

A race in which the runners jump over barriers while running.

• Hurdles

• Long Jump

• Sprints

• Relays

A field event where a competitor "throws" a heavy metal ball (outdoor) as far as possible.

• Discus

• Javelin

• Baton

• Shot Put

A light spear thrown by hand.

• Discus

• Javelin

• Shot Put

• Pole Vault

An event in which competitors jump as far as possible in one hop from a standing start.

• Triple Jump

• Javelin

• High Jump

• Standing Long Jump

The Javelin throw is considered a field event.

• True
• False 

Relay races are split into four sections called "legs."

• True

• False

How many throws do the athletes have in throwing events?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 2

How many runners per team in a relay

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

First leg in hurdles?

• Front Leg

• Lead Leg

• Lead Foot

• Guide Leg

Back leg in hurdles?

• Trailer

• Following Leg

• Trail Leg

• Back Leg