General introduction of Athletics
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Updated: 2004-07-29 10:27

Athletics is one of the most popular sports around the world. Its events are the oldest form of organised sport, and are associated with the simplest physical activities – running, throwing a stone, surmounting an obstacle. These activities gradually evolved into sports events such as running, jumping and throwing events.
Athletics is divided into two main categories: events that take place inside the Stadium, and events that take place outside the Stadium such as the Marathon and road walk.

ATHENS 2004 Athletics

During the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games, Athletics events will be staged at the Athens Olympic Stadium in the Athens Olympic Sports Complex (OAKA), with the exception of the Marathon, the Road Walk events and the Shot-put that will be held in the Ancient Olympia Stadium. Competition will take place over the span of 11 days from August 18 to 29 (rest day on August 19) .

Marathon

In the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games the Marathon will be run on its historic course, starting outside the Marathon stadium in the town of Marathonas and finishing in the Panathinaiko Stadium.