Sprint Running (Athletics)
Sprint running races are short distances races in which
athletes try to run at their maximum speed throughout 🏀 the entire distance of the race.
Sprint races are part of the track and field discipline and are included in 🏀 all events
that feature track and field competitions.
100m sprint race 100m sprint race
The 400m
oval running track is split into 🏀 eight lanes, where each lane is 4ft wide. Up to eight
athletes compete in a single race. Competitions are conducted 🏀 in a heats format, where
athletes in groups of eight take part in a every race, with winners moving on 🏀 to the
next round, until the final winner is decided.
Sprint races can be of various distances
from 50 - 400m. 🏀 The three formats used for the Olympics are: 100m, 200m and 400m. The
100m and 400m races are also conducted 🏀 in a relay format where a team of four each run
a leg and pass a baton from one runner 🏀 to the next.
For the 100m race all runners are
lined up in a straight line in a track, and for 🏀 the 200m and 400m the start position is
based on which lane the athlete is on the track. The runner 🏀 to first cross the finish
line is the winner. The time taken to finish the race for each athlete is 🏀 also tracked
for historical record keeping.
Similar Sports
Relay Running — a track and field running
race in which athletes compete as 🏀 a team, passing a baton from one runner to the
next.
Hurdles — a track and field sport that involves running 🏀 and jumping over
obstacles at speed.
Racerunning — a track and field racing sport for disabled athletes,
in which they use 🏀 a specially designed tricycle.
Running — running races can range from
short sprints to ultra-marathons.
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