Athletics

Athletics is one of the events which is the backbone of the Olympics and its history. The game of athletics dates back to 776 BC. The first event of athletics that took place in the Olympics was the stade race. Athletics was practiced by various nations from the very starting of the organized competitions. In fact, many local festivals and fairs included sports activities like long jump and other events related to athletics.

Athletics is one of the most popular events in the summer Olympics with as many as six categories in the field games and the track games. Since 1896, the Athletics has been a part of the Summer Games. Various equipments which are required for the Athletics include the running shoes and a circle inside which the runners complete their rounds.

Athletics competitions are going to be played in the 29th Summer Games in Beijing from the 15th of August till the 24th of August. The competition of 2008 Summer Games Athletics is going to occur at the National Stadium in the Olympics Green.

Some of the most promising teams at the 2008 Summer Games Athletics include those belonging to the United States of America and the players by the name of Shawn Crawford, Justin Gatlin and Jeremy Wariner.