PRESENTATION
PRESENTATION
PRESENTATION
chose… ATHLETICS.
-PLANNING: At first, I will make an introduction, then I will talk about its history, its
basic rules, its competitions, the legendary or most recognized athletes and finally the
social impact caused by this sport.
I chose it because it will be presented at the Olympic Games that will take place
this year in Paris, which will be carried out in forty-seven events (twenty-four
for men and twenty-three for women) in which one thousand nine hundred
athletes from more than two hundred countries will participate.
RULES BASICS:
Track:
-Athletics competitions are usually held on an oval track with two straight lines
and two curves.
-The length of the track varies depending on the discipline, the most common
being 400 meters.
-The roads are divided into numbered lanes, each of which is the same width.
Athletes must run within their assigned lane, except in the change and finish
areas.
2. The output:
-The race begins with a starting signal.
-All athletes must be behind the starting line in their assigned positions before
the starting signal.
-A false start, which occurs when an athlete begins running before the signal,
results in a disqualification.
3. The race:
-Athletes must run within their assigned lane throughout the race.
-It is not allowed to obstruct other athletes, push them or run over them.
-Overtaking is allowed, as long as it is done safely and without interfering with
the rest of the runners.
4. Arrival:
-The race ends when the athlete's trunk crosses the finish line.
-A photofinishing system is used to determine the finishing order in case of very
even finishes.
-Athletes who do not touch the finish line with their feet will not be classified.
COMPETITIONS:
-Olympic Games: The Olympic Games are the most prestigious sports
competition in the world, and athletics is one of the most popular
disciplines. The Olympic Games are held every four years, bringing
together athletes from around the world to compete in a wide range of
athletics events.
- World Championships in Athletics: The World Championships in
Athletics is the main world championship in athletics, and is held every
two years. This championship brings together the best athletes in the
world to compete in a wide range of athletics events.
- Diamond League: The Diamond League is a series of 14 premier
athletics meetings held around the world. The Diamond League attracts
the best athletes in the world and offers a total prize pool of more than
$8 million.
LEGENDARY ATHLETES
Carl Lewis: American athlete known as "The Son of the Wind" who
dominated the sprint and long jump events in the 1980s (one thousand
nine hundred eighty). He won ten Olympic gold medals, including four
at Los Angeles 1984 (one thousand nine hundred eighty four) and eight
world championships.