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Athletics, also known, especially in American English, as track and field or track and field athletics, is a collection of sport events, which can roughly be divided into running, throwing, and jumping. The word is derived from the Greek word "athlon" meaning "contest".
History
Athletics was the original event at the first Olympics back in 776 BC where the only event held was the stadium-length foot race or "stade". There were several other "Games" held throughout Europe in the classical era:
- The Pythian Games (founded 527 BC) held in Delphi every four years
- The Nemean Games (founded 516 BC) held in Argolid every two years
- The Isthmian (founded 523 BC) held on the Isthmus of Corinth every two years (one year being that which followed the Olympics)
- The Roman Games – Arising from Etruscan rather than purely Greek roots, the Roman Games deemphasized footraces and throwing. Instead, the Greek sports of chariot racing and wrestling, as well as the Etruscan sport of gladiatorial combat, took center stage.
Better #sleep can lead to more energy for athletes ~ http://bit.ly/C0NvH
SHEEX (SHEEX) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:00:23 -0000
Better #sleep can lead to more energy for athletes ~ http://bit.ly/C0NvH
what da hell is good with athletes and these rappers keep catchin gun charges all of a sudden
Jloos3 (Jason Jones) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:00:08 -0000
what da hell is good with athletes and these rappers keep catchin gun charges all of a sudden
@SportsNation I'm surprised that he said only 75% own guns. Athletes feel they need guns, some for protection, some to be tough and "cool."
DeBo_XL (Jeremy DeBose) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:57:28 -0000
@SportsNation I'm surprised that he said only 75% own guns. Athletes feel they need guns, some for protection, some to be tough and "cool."
@sweetlysankofa village to feed??? pacquiao was one of the top 5 money makin athletes this year, them niggas aint broke #fuckouttahere lol.
POLObearDiki (sadiki francis) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:55:19 -0000
@sweetlysankofa village to feed??? pacquiao was one of the top 5 money makin athletes this year, them niggas aint broke #fuckouttahere lol.
Good ntros 4 clients this wk-ntro'd ahtlete 2 Dir of Athletes Against Drugs-c more frsh connections http://ow.ly/TFq2
atlanticbeachnc (Mary Kurek) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:52:15 -0000
Good ntros 4 clients this wk-ntro'd ahtlete 2 Dir of Athletes Against Drugs-c more frsh connections http://ow.ly/TFq2
My professor wants me to do my final research paper on what is it about rappers athletes that attract sex groupies? Lol
kevinlinares5 (kevin) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:52:03 -0000
My professor wants me to do my final research paper on what is it about rappers athletes that attract sex groupies? Lol
Barbosa, Ubirajara Nogueira - Profile of this brazilian diver, including titles and swimming and diving links.
Meta Description: [ Home page do atleta de Saltos ornamentais Ubirajara Nogueira Barbosa ]
Beard, Amanda - Official site with biography, rankings photographs, articles, contact information, accomplishments, goals, and sponsors.
Boggs, Phil (1949-1990) - Brief biographical profile of the only diver, along with Greg Louganis, ever to have won three world championships.
Meta Description: [ Search the power of About's network of topics ]
Carter, Paul V. - Provides a listing of goals and past achievements, a question and answer session, press releases, and pictures of the oldest prospective participant in the United States Olympic Swimming Trials.
Couto, Abilio - Brazillian open water swimmer who crossed the English Channel 3 times and beat the world record. Includes historical photos and information.
Davis, Josh - Official site includes biography, photographs, thoughts, and sponsors.
Meta Description: [ Josh earned five Olympic medals while modeling a life of integrity and balance. He is able to achieve family and business goals while pursuing an Olympic dream. Josh learned to maintain this balance by developing seven habits for achieving goals. Inevitably, applying these habits has thrust Josh ... ]
Duran, Cassius - Brazilian diver, who has participated at Fina Grand Prix, Panamerican Games, and Olympic Games. Includes profile and photos.
Meta Description: [ Home page do atleta de Saltos Ornamentais Cassius Duran ]
Griggs, Johanna - Unofficial fan website including biography and photos.
Hlavackova, Ilona - Provides archived news items, her trainer, best results, media, pictures, and sponsorship information for the Czechoslovakian champion.
Mark Foster - Official website of Mark Foster the current short course 50m freestyle world record holder; including profile and biography.
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McKay, Rob - Paragon award winner for Aquatic Safety presented by the International Swimming Hall of Fame
Meta Description: [ Rob McKay: 1999 Paragon Award Winner for Aquatic Safety. ]
Mingxia, Fu - Includes profile, biography, downloads and links.
Moravcova, Martina - The official site of 2-time 2000 Olympic Games Silver Medallist and the most successful NCAA female swimmer in the modern era with pictures, results, and information.
Norris, Justin - Official site which provides pictures, a profile, career highlights, training tips, related links, and a mailing list for the Olympic bronze medalist on the Australian Swim Team.
Peirsol, Aaron - Fanpage with pictures, biography, results, articles, multi-media, and news.
Meta Description: [ aaronpeirsolonline.com ]
Tammy van Wisse - Official site for this Australian marathon swimmer and endurance athlete.
USA Swimmer - Official fan clubs for 30 of the best swimmers, divers, water polo players in the world, with personal commentaries and training tips.
Meta Description: [ USASwimmer.com is the home of world class champions ]
Visocnik, Pia - Official site with photographs, records, matches, links, and contacts.
Meta Description: [ Official swimming web site of Pia Visocnik ]
Walker, Neil - Official site of United States National Team swimmer who attended the University of Texas at Austin and has been a member of the U.S. National Team since 1994.
Meta Description: [ This page contains information about Olympian and National Team member Neil Walker, who has won four Olympic medals in two different Olympics ]
Wilkens, Tom - Official site including links to articles, results, and pictures.
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