Hurdles Event
The hurdles event is a track and field race in which athletes must sprint over a series of hurdles that are evenly spaced along the track. Athletes must have the speed to clear each hurdle without knocking it over, as well as the agility to smoothly transition between each hurdle. The hurdles are set at a specific height for each race, with the height increasing for longer races. Hurdles events are contested at various distances, including 60 meters, 100 meters, 110 meters, 400 meters, and 400 meters. Athletes must have a combination of speed, strength, and technique to excel in hurdles events.