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From Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium

Athletics, sometimes also known as Track and Field is the collective term for a group of athletic events in walking, running, jumping or throwing. Competitition in these events is, for the most part, on an individual basis. There are some team sports in athletics such as the relay events.