Assignment

Governing Body of Athletics (World)

The international governing body for athletics is the International Association of Athletics
Federation (IAAF) which was founded in 1912 – President – Sebastian Coe

Governing Body of Athletics (Local)

Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (1962) President – Terry Capistrano

Decathlon List of events ( In order)

1st Day Events
 100m
 long jump
 shot put
 high jump
 400m
2nd Day Events
 110m hurdles
 discus
 pole vault
 javelin
 1500m

Heptathlon List of Events (In order)

1st Day Events
 100m hurdles
 high jump
 shot put
 200m
2nd Day Events
 long jump
 javelin
 800m
Decathlon Equipment
Discus – a weighted disc that is thrown. It is heavy and round and players throw it as
far as they can to complete the discus portion of the decathlon.
Javelin – The javelin is a sphere that is thrown. It includes a pointy and when thrown, is
meant to stick in the ground and stand up.
Running shoes - Since there are four events that include running, running shoes are
essential for competing in a decathlon. These can be worn at all events and are the only
piece of equipment needed for the long jump.
Shot put – the shot put is a large ball that is thrown. It is very heavy, round, and
awkward to hold, making the event challenging.

Heptathlon Equipment
Javelin – The javelin is a sphere that is thrown. It includes a pointy and when thrown, is
meant to stick in the ground and stand up.
Running shoes - Since there are four events that include running, running shoes are
essential for competing in a decathlon. These can be worn at all events and are the only
piece of equipment needed for the long jump.
Shot put – the shot put is a large ball that is thrown. It is very heavy, round, and
awkward to hold, making the event challenging.

Asias Sprint Queen - Maria Lydia de Vega-Mercado

Usain Bolt set the current 100m world record at the 2009 IAAF World Championships,
clocking an astonishing 9.58 seconds for the feat

Filipino Pole Vault Winner – Ernest John Obiena

Abe’s Notes
Tracks and Field Events

Running
Running events include:
 Sprints (100m, 200m, 400m)
 Middle distance (800m, 1500m)
 Long distance (3000m Steeplechase, 5000m, 10,000m)
 Hurdles (110/100m, 400m)
 Relays (4x100m, 4x400m, mixed 4x400m)

Jumping
Jumping events include:
 Long Jump
 High Jump
 Triple Jump
 Pole Vault

Throwing
Throwing events include:
 Discus
 Shot Put
 Javelin
 Hammer Throw

Multiple Events
Decathlon for Men
- consist of different 10 events
Heptathlon for Women
- consist of different 7 events

Walking Event
Race Walking
- basta ito yung karera na naglalakad hahahhaa

Marathon
- long distance running event 2-3 days, mostly it take 26miles in distance
Clang’s Notes
Short races 400m starts at 100m
100m dash (usain bolt, 9.58)
200m dash (usain bolt, 19.19)
Sprint explosive start
10secs 100m

Middle race RUN

800m
1500m

Long
3km
5km
10km

Swedish / Classical Relay

Mix Relay 2 Boys 2 girls

Steeple race

Hurdles 10
Girls 100m Hurdles
Boys 110m hurdles
Both 400m Hurdles
Lomg Jump 9m-7m
Jumping feet

Triple Jump
Left left right
Right right left

High Jump
Vertical
Crossbar

Pole Vault
EJ Obiena

Throwing
Shotput
7.2kg boys
23m
4kg girls

2kg boys
1kg girls

Javelin Throw
Senior
800g boys
600g girls

Hammer Throw

Decathlon Boys
10 events in 2 days

Heptathlon Girls