Track is an original Olympic sport

Reaction time is fast

Jesse Owens made world history

Some events test many skills

Sprinters are the fastest people on earth

Marathons are the ultimate test

Hurdles make races harder

Some runners are as good as gold

The world championships are exciting

Technology gives athletes an edge

The paralympics let all compete

High jumpers grab big air

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