Track and Field Researched via: Student Name: Shai Plata Date: 5/24/10

History:  The sport of track and field has its roots in human prehistory. Track and field-style events are among the oldest of all sporting competitions as running, jumping and throwing are natural and universal forms of human physical expression. The first recorded examples of organized track and field events at a sports festival are the Ancient Olympic Games. At the first Games in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece, only one event was contested: the stadion footrace.

Events  Foot races  Jumping  Throwing  Combined events

Olympics and World Championships  The major global track and field competitions are both held under the scope of athletics. Track and field contests make up the majority of events on the Olympic athletics program which occurs every four years. Track and field events have held a prominent position at the Summer Olympics since its inception in 1896, and the events are typically held in the main stadium of the Olympics. Events such as the 100 meters receive some of the highest levels of media coverage of any Olympic sporting event.

PSAL: Public School Athletic Leagues  PSAL is an organization that promotes student athletics in the public schools of New York City. It was founded in 1903 to provide and maintain a sports program for students enrolled in New York City public schools. The PSAL serves both boys and girls. PSAL holds competitions in a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports in fall, winter and spring seasons. In 2007, the league included 185 schools involving nearly 2,400 teams.

Famous people/role model:  Usain Bolt

What do you like most about Track and Field?  The stress it puts on your body to reach new heights in strength and stamina.