Athletics

The oldest and purest Olympic competition spans everything from the 100m sprint, a 10-second explosion, to the 50km race walk, a four-hour biomechanical test. It includes sprints, hurdles, throws (Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, Hammer), and jumps (Long Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault). The 4x100m relay is a ballet of baton passing at full speed, the Decathlon and Heptathlon crown the "World's Greatest Athlete," and photo finishes capturing 4,000 images per second keep Athletics simple, intense, and timeless.