🏃‍♂️ Track and Field

⏳ Track and Field History

• 776 BC: First recorded Olympic Games in ancient Greece, featuring Track and Field as the sport’s centerpiece.
• 1896: Revival of the modern Olympic Games, re-establishing Track and Field’s significance in contemporary sports.
• 1936: Jesse Owens wins four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics, debunking Aryan supremacy and cementing Track and Field’s global status.
• 1950s – 1960s: Technological advances in track surfaces, shoes, and equipment. Introduction of the Paralympic Games.
• 1983: First IAAF World Championships in Athletics, proving Track and Field’s enduring appeal beyond the Olympics.
• 1999 – 2009: Emergence of Usain Bolt as a Track and Field icon, dominating the sport and winning numerous Olympic and World Championship titles.
• 2010s: Doping scandals and corruption charges, leading to stricter regulations by the World Anti-Doping Agency and World Athletics.
• Present: Continuation of Track and Field’s popularity, driven by the achievements of inspiring athletes like Allyson Felix, Mo Farah, and David Rudisha.