The javelin throw, an Olympic athletic discipline for men since 1908 London and for women since 1936 Los Angeles

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

Hurdling is part of the male Olympic program since Athens 1896 (110 metres hurdles) and Paris 1900 (400 m hurdles). And part of the female Olympic program from Los Ángeles 1932 until 1968 Mexico with 80 m hurdles. Since 1972 Munich, 100 meters hurdles. Women's 400 metres hurdles appears in 1984 Los Angeles

The olympic program in Athletics is composed mostly by runs in different specialties

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) coloring page

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