Articles of category "Track and Field"

Running the hurdles, throwing the javelin, and breaking new records with the pole vault all look so easy when you watch the professionals do it on television. But as the old saying goes, these are professionals so please do not try this at home. I am reminded of the popular internet video of the track and field judge that got out of position during the javelin throw and wound up with a javelin in his arm. Don&'t try that at home.

Sports are a huge part of our culture and society. Sports are played all over the world. Soccer is very popular in England, Brazil, Spain, and Ireland. Baseball is very popular in the United States and Japan, although baseball is played all over the world. Did you know that football in European countries is actually soccer?