Some Popular Olympic Sports

2. Athletics

Athletics is about running faster, jumping higher and throwing further than other athletes. It is the heart of the games. Today , the most popular events are athletic: the 100 m dash, the long jump or the marathon.

Robert Harting throwing a discus
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