On the move
Athletics
On a track, a field, or a road.
1 Runners stay in their lane when the race asks them to.
2 Jumpers and throwers each get a set of tries.
3 A false start can cost you the race.
4 Judges watch the finish line and the measurements.
Score. In a race, the clock and the finish order matter. In a jump or throw, the distance is measured. Win. In a race, first across the line wins. In a jump or throw, the best distance wins.
A marathon is 26.2 miles. That is about 42 kilometres.
