10 Most Popular Types of Athletic Sports Branches

Kapanlagi.com - Do you know what types of athletic sports are there? Athletics itself is one type of sport that exists in the world and is contested in international sporting events. Maybe you only know a few that are popular in the world of sports. However, there are actually many branches of athletics that may escape your attention. Although some people only know a few well-known sports, athletics is also interesting to discuss.

It is known that athletics is the first sport contested in the Olympics. Therefore, athletics is one of the oldest sports today. There are several types of athletics. So, what sports are included in athletics? Here is a list of the most popular branches of athletics that you should know.

1. Javelin Throw

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The first type of athletic sport is javelin throw. This sport requires agility and strength in throwing as far as possible. In javelin throw sports competitions, the size, shape, minimum weight, and center of gravity must comply with the rules of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). Athletes are required to hold and throw the javelin as far as possible using one hand.

2. High Jump

Next, another sport included in athletic sports is high jump. This type of sport is also very popular among some people. The technique in performing this sport is by jumping over a bar placed on a pole that has been provided and has a certain height. The higher the distance jumped, the better the athlete's score.

3. Long Jump

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Not only high jump, long jump is also one of the types of athletic sports. This sport competes for the furthest jump distance as the winner. No wonder athletes have to run as fast as possible before finally jumping and landing on a sand-filled pit. There are several styles for long jump, the squat style, the hang/jump style, and the walking in the air style.

4. Pole Vault

Pole vault can be said to be similar to high jump, where both jump over a bar with a predetermined height. However, what slightly differentiates these two sports branches is that pole vault does not use the legs when making the jump, but instead uses a pole as a means to make the jump.

5. Shot Put

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Next, one of the athletic sports is shot put. In this sport, athletes have to perform a shot put. The ball or shot used also varies in weight depending on the number of shot put sport being contested. The goal of this sport is to throw the shot put as far as possible with the correct technique.

6. Discus Throw

Discus throw is one of the athletic sports that is often competed. In this sport, a discus is thrown which is shaped like a plate and is performed on a specially designated field. The goal of discus throw is to measure the distance of the throw according to the prescribed rules. This sport not only requires speed and arm strength in throwing the discus, but also requires good technique mastery.

7. Archery

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Archery is one of the types of sports that falls under the category of athletic sports. Archery itself is a sport that is equally popular compared to other sports. The goal of archery is to use the right technique and the athlete's determination to aim the arrow to be able to shoot at the center point of the target board, which is an important aspect and determinant in determining the winner in archery sports competitions.

8. Relay Race

Relay race is also included in the category of athletic sports that is well-known. It not only requires proper running, but also cohesive teamwork. Relay race itself is one of the sports events and competitions that allow its members to hand over the baton to the next runner in a specific zone, in turns. Just like other sports, relay race also has various techniques that are adjusted according to the number of teams and the arena used.

9. Short Distance Running

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Short distance running or sprinting is one type of sport that is done by running as fast as possible forward and covering a certain distance. There are five events in short distance running that are competed, namely 100 meters, 4 x 100 meters, 200 meters, 4 x 400 meters, and 400 meters. Short distance running requires mastery of techniques and good performance.

10. Long Distance Running

Not only short distance running is popular, long distance running is also popular. Long distance running itself is a form of continuous running at least 3 kilometers. This long distance running sport certainly requires stamina and mental strength.

Those are a series of popular athletic sports that you need to know. The above types of sports are also the most frequently competed. Hopefully, it is beneficial.

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