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Track & Field (Athletics)
Level: StateSeason: Spring/Summer
Resources: Coaching Guide, Sport Rules, Rules Updates, Home Training Guide and a Quick Start Guide
Athletics events range from the 100-meter and hurdle events to the marathon, from the high jump to the long jump, shot put, relays and wheelchair events. Special Olympics Virginia also offers events for lower ability level athletes to train and compete in basic athletics skills. The development of these key skills is necessary prior to advancing to longer competitive events.
Events:
- Wheelchair Events
- 10-meter Assisted Walk
- 100-meter Walk
- 400-meter Walk
- 25-meter Run
- 50-meter Run
- 100-meter Run
- 200-meter Run
- 400-meter Run
- 800-meter Run
- 1500-meter Run
- 3000-meter Run
- 4x100-meter Relay
- Tennis Ball Throw
- Softball Throw
- Standing Long Jump
- Running Long Jump
- High Jump
- Shotput Men 4KG
- Shotput Women 3KG
- Shotput Men 3KG
- Shotput Women 1.8KG
- Pentathlon
For details on other sports, please see our sports listing page.
From the 100-meter walk to the high jump, athletes have many opportunities to compete in track & field events.
