The races, without hurdles, of the Olympic programme are those indicated below for men and for women. Three events of speed: 100 meters, 200 meters and 400 meters. Two events of middle distance: 800 meters and 1,500 meters. Three events of long distance: 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters and the marathon. Two events of relays: 4 x 100 meters and 4 x 400 meters. Two events of race walk: 20 kilometres and 50 kilometres (only for men)

The four disciplines of throws that are part of the Olympic program are the hammer throw, javelin throw, the shot put and the discus throw

The disciplines of jumps that are part of the Olympic program are the pole vault, the high jump, the long jump and the triple jump

An athlete on flight in a long jump. Long jump event for men exist since the first Olympics in 1896 Athens. The first olympic event of women's long jump took place in 1948 London

The men's 3,000 meters obstacles event is disputed since 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium. For women the event is held from Beijing 2008 coloring page

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