THE SPORTS THAT MAKE UP ATHLETICS are divided into two groups ;track events- which includes ,sprinting,middle,and long distance running ,relay running,hurdling and walking-and field events which require jumping and throwing skills.Contests designed to test the speed ,strength,agility,and stamina of athletes were held by ancient Greeks over 4000 years ago.However the abolition of the Olympics game in 393 AD meant that athletics were neglected until the revival of large scale competition ...