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Athletics, also known, especially in American English, as track and field or track and field athletics, is a collection of sport events, which can roughly be divided into running, throwing, and jumping. The word is derived from the Greek word "athlon" meaning "contest".
History
Athletics was the original event at the first Olympics back in 776 BC where the only event held was the stadium-length foot race or "stade". There were several other "Games" held throughout Europe in the classical era:
- The Pythian Games (founded 527 BC) held in Delphi every four years
- The Nemean Games (founded 516 BC) held in Argolid every two years
- The Isthmian (founded 523 BC) held on the Isthmus of Corinth every two years (one year being that which followed the Olympics)
- The Roman Games – Arising from Etruscan rather than purely Greek roots, the Roman Games deemphasized footraces and throwing. Instead, the Greek sports of chariot racing and wrestling, as well as the Etruscan sport of gladiatorial combat, took center stage.
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RT@WVU Athletics Bitancurt hits the game-winner from 43-yards out to stun No. 8 Pitt, 19-16. WVU unbeaten at home for 1st time since '93.
MattPolka (Matt Polka) Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:46:40 -0000
RT@WVU Athletics Bitancurt hits the game-winner from 43-yards out to stun No. 8 Pitt, 19-16. WVU unbeaten at home for 1st time since '93.
Encourage kids to enjoy running and play in athletics.Don't force them to run too much competition.Arthur Lydiard,runner #quote
vin_ann (Chin Ann) Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:37:13 -0000
Encourage kids to enjoy running and play in athletics.Don't force them to run too much competition.Arthur Lydiard,runner #quote
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A's - Oakland Athletics Blog » Blog Archive » Scrapbook Memories ...: Scrapbook Memories celebrates the 20t.. http://bit.ly/7lbEjt
jennamelli (Jenna) Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:23:31 -0000
A's - Oakland Athletics Blog » Blog Archive » Scrapbook Memories ...: Scrapbook Memories celebrates the 20t.. http://bit.ly/7lbEjt
@angusharrison hey i really miss maff not being on. I always watch the repeat coz im at athletics on the sat xxx hows u???
GirlyJem (Jemma) Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:19:05 -0000
@angusharrison hey i really miss maff not being on. I always watch the repeat coz im at athletics on the sat xxx hows u???
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Official Athletic Site, Michigan State University Spartans - Coverage of all MSU NCAA sports, as well as information about various traditions including the mascot, the nickname, school colors and lyrics of the fight song and alma mater. Also includes audio archives of games played in the current season.
Meta Description: [ The Official Athletic Site for Michigan State University, member of the Official College Sports Network.
The most comprehensive coverage of Michigan State University Athletics on the internet. ]
Michigan State Multimedia - Site for live Internet broadcasts of Spartan events. Multimedia library of various interviews and feature stories for all Spartan sports.
Meta Description: [ The Official Athletic Site for Michigan State University, member of the Official College Sports Network.
The most comprehensive coverage of Michigan State University Athletics on the internet. ]
MSU AlumEye Photo Album - Sponsored by the MSU Alumni Association, the photo albums feature pictures of Spartan teams, sports events, and the campus.
Meta Description: [ Webshots provides a stage for members to upload and share their personal photos, download photo screensavers, order prints and custom photo gifts, and connect with each other ]
MSU Athletic Training - Information about the athletic training program at Michigan State. Includes staff profiles, information about the training rooms, useful information for visiting teams and details about the educational program.
MSU Dance Team - Competitive dance team which performs at men's home football and basketball games, along with other various MSU sporting events and alumni functions. Site includes information about the team, biographies, numerous pictures, tryout and event schedules, contact information.
MSU Spartan Marching Band - Official pages of the Spartan Marching Band including a downloadable version of the Spartan fight song.
MSU Sport Camps - Detailed information about each the summer sports camps offer by the university.
Ralph Young Fund - The fund raising arm for MSU athletics, named in honor of Michigan State's first Director of Athletics. Site includes background on the fund, donation information, news and events for donors, profile of current Athletic Director.
The Student Alumni Foundation - Responsible for running student initiated athletic programs: Sparty Mascot, Slapshots (ice hockey student section), Izzone (men's basketball), Bobby's World (football), and Pack Attack (women's basketball).
Meta Description: [ MSU Student Alumni Foundation. ]
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