EVENTS

High Jump
a track and field event in which an athlete tries to jump over a bar supported by two posts at least 12 feet apart

Hurdling
a track and field race in which runners jump over fencelike obstacles called hurdles

Javelin
a track and field event in which an athlete tries to throw a "spear" as far as possible

Pole Vault
a track and field event in which an athlete uses a pole to propel his/her body over a crossbar set at a certain height

Shot-Put
a track and field event is which an athlete tries to "throw" a metal ball as far as possible