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Discus

An field event where you have to throw a heavy, circular object called a discus as far as possible.

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Hammer Trow

In the hammer throw you hold on to a wire handle that is attached to a heavy metal ball and you throw it. This event was started by celtic fighters who throw actual hammers. In the 19th century in England people started to call it a sport for the first time and it is now part of the Summer Olympic Games.

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Heptathlon

The heptathlon is seven events. These 100 meter hurdles, 200 meter run, 800 meter run, long jump, high jump, shot put and javelin throw.

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Decathlon

A decathalon is an event in athletics where someone does ten different track and field events. It usually includes a 100-meter run, 100-meter hurdles, 400-meter run, 1500-meter run, broad jump, high-jump, shot put, discus throw, pole vault, and javelin throw.

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High Jump

The high jump is a field event where you try to jump over a bar. The bar gets higher each time and the winner is the person who can jump the highest without knocking over the bar.