Track and Field

By Hannah McCormishMalone University * School of EducationFall 2010

Throwers Sprinters

Jumpers Hurdlers

ThrowersThe throwers are a unique part of a track

team. They are the ‘field’ part of the team.Throwers throw the discus, shot put,

hammer, and javelin. Throwers have a different build than other

members of the team.

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SprintersSprinters have bigger muscles and are built.They run short distances, like the 100 and 200

meter dash. Sometimes they run the 400 meter dash.

Sprinters run with their knees and toes up and run as fast as they can to get to the finish line.

Sprinters do short and fast workouts in practices.

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JumpersJumpers also use the ‘field’ part of track

and field.Their events include long jump, triple

jump and high jump.Jumpers have very powerful legs and fast-

twitch muscles. They either jump into a pit of sand or over

a bar when they compete.

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HurdlersHurdlers are usually sprinters.They compete in either the 100 hurdles or

the 400 hurdles.Hurdlers run over hurdles, which are at

different heights depending on the race they are running.

They practice by doing short sprints, longer sprints, or distance runs to get ready

for a meet.

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