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What is the typical order of events for a track meet?
Running Events
4 x 800-m relay
100-m hurdles / 110-m HH
100-m dash
4 x 200-m relay
1,600-m run
4 x 100-m relay
400-m dash
300-m IH
800-m run
200-m dash
3200-m run (This is sometimes the first event)
4 x 400-m relay
Field Events
Shot put
Discus
Long Jump
Triple jump
High jump
Pole vault
What time do meets normally start?
Weekday meets normally start at 3:30 or 4PM with Field Events. Running Events normally start 30-45 minutes later.
What is a 4 x 100 or 4 x 200 etc.?
A "4 x" is a relay event. For example, in a 4 x 200 - 4 athletes will run 200-meters consecutively - totally 800-meters. It is also called the 800-m relay.
Frequently used acronyms
DNF: Did Not Finish
DQ: Disqualified
NH: No Height
DMR: Distance Medley Relay (1200 - 400 - 800 - 1600)
SMR: Sprint Medley Relay (100 - 100 - 200 - 400)
What are spikes? And do I need them?
Spikes are shoes used for track meets and time trials.
Mr. Daluga's Favorite Spike Brands: Nike
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