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Athletics events, also known as track and field, consist of a variety of competitive activities that require physical strength, speed, and endurance. These events are typically divided into three categories: track events, field events, and combined events. Track events include races of varying distances, such as sprints, middle-distance runs, long-distance runs, and hurdles. Field events, on the other hand, involve jumping or throwing activities, including long jump, high jump, triple jump, pole vault, shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, and hammer throw. Combined events, such as the heptathlon and decathlon, test an athlete's overall fitness and versatility by requiring them to compete in a series of track and field events. Athletics events are featured in the Olympics, World Championships, Commonwealth Games, and other international and national competitions.