The decathlon is a combined event in athletics consisting of 10 track and field events. The word "decathlon" was formed, in analogy to the word "pentathlon", from Greek δέκα and ἄθλος. Events are held over two consecutive days and the winners are determined by the combined performance in all. Performance is judged on a points system in each event, not by the position achieved. The decathlon is contested mainly by male athletes, while female athletes typically compete in the heptathlon.
The 400 metres, or 400-meter dash, is a sprint event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1964 for women. On a standard outdoor running track, it is one lap around the track. Runners start in staggered positions and race in separate lanes for the entire course. In many countries, athletes previously competed in the 440-yard dash (402.336 m)—which is a quarter of a mile and was referred to as the "quarter-mile"—instead of the 400 m (437.445 yards), though this distance is now obsolete.
The 100 metres, or 100-meter dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, the 100-meter (109.36 yd) dash is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1928 for women. The inaugural World Championships were in 1983.
The 200 metres, or 200-meter dash, is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 metre racetrack, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques is needed to successfully run the race. A slightly shorter race, called the stadion and run on a straight track, was the first recorded event at the ancient Olympic Games. The 200 m places more emphasis on speed endurance than shorter sprint distances as athletes predominantly rely on anaerobic energy system during the 200 m sprint. Similarly to other sprint distances, the 200 m begins from the starting blocks. When the sprinters adopt the 'set' position in the blocks they are able to adopt a more efficient starting posture and isometrically preload their muscles. This enables them to stride forwards more powerfully when the race begins and start faster.
The 1500 metres or 1,500-metre run is the foremost middle distance track event in athletics. The distance has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896 and the World Championships in Athletics since 1983. It is equivalent to 1.5 kilometers or approximately 15⁄16 miles. The event is closely associated with its slightly longer cousin, the mile race, from which it derives its nickname "the metric mile".
The mile run is a middle-distance foot race.
The men's 100 metres at the 2024 European Athletics Championships took place at the Stadio Olimpico on 7 and 8 June.
The men's 110 metres hurdles at the 2024 European Athletics Championships will take place at the Stadio Olimpico on 7 and 8 June.
The men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2024 European Athletics Championships will take place at the Stadio Olimpico from 8 to 10 June.
The men's 20 kilometres walk at the 2024 European Athletics Championships took place at the Stadio Olimpico on 8 June.
The men's [pole vault]] at the 2024 European Athletics Championships will take place at the Stadio Olimpico on 10 and 12 June.
The men's long jump at the 2024 European Athletics Championships will take place at the Stadio Olimpico on 7 and 8 June.
The men's shot put at the 2024 European Athletics Championships will take place at the Stadio Olimpico on 7 and 8 June.
The men's discus throw at the 2024 European Athletics Championships will take place at the Stadio Olimpico on 7 June.
The men's javelin throw at the 2024 European Athletics Championships will take place at the Stadio Olimpico on 11 and 12 June.
The women's 20 kilometres walk at the 2024 European Athletics Championships will take place at the Stadio Olimpico on 7 June.
