Outdoor Track and field

a typical layout of outdoor track , field stadium

the field of stadium combines number of elements use in jumping , throwing events. long jump , triple jump areas comprise straight, narrow 40-metre running track sandpit @ 1 or both ends. jumps measured take off board—typically small strip of wood plasticine marker attached—which ensures athletes jump behind measurement line. pole vault area 40-metre running track , has indentation in ground (the box) vaulters plant poles propel on crossbar before falling onto cushioned landing mats. high jump stripped down version of this, open area of track or field leads crossbar square area of landing mats behind it.

the 4 throwing events begin on 1 side of stadium. javelin throw typically takes place on piece of track central , parallel straights of main running track. javelin throwing area sector shape across pitch (sports field) in middle of stadium, ensuring javelin has minimal chance of causing damage or injury. discus throw , hammer throw contests begin in tall metal cage situated in 1 of corners of field. cage reduces danger of implements being thrown out of field of play , throws travel diagonally across field in centre of stadium. shot put features circular throwing area toe board @ 1 end. throwing area sector. stadia have water jump area on 1 side of field steeplechase races.