The World's First Sport: Track & Field
BY: Juli Anne Patty
Track and field or "athletics" - from the Greek word "athlos" meaning contest - is the world’s oldest physical competition, the original sporting event. Today it is experiencing a resurgence of popularity, with track and field events once again beginning to draw record crowds and viewers. What's more, classic athletics events have given rise to a few modern off shoots, which make up some of the most popular sporting events in America and around the world. more....