(Reuters) – U.S. Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy, who won a silver medal at last year’s Sochi Olympics, came out as gay in a cover story for ESPN The Magazine published on Thursday, making him the first openly gay action sports athlete. The 24-year-old top-ranked freeskier in the world said he knew he was gay since he was 5 and that family and friends were supportive when he told them two years ago, according to the article which will hit newsstands on Oct. 30. Kenworthy, who was part of an American podium sweep in the inaugural slopestyle event at the Olympics and a regular in the Winter X Games, took to Twitter on Thursday to thank those who have supported his decision to come out. “Just watched my story air on @EPSN @SportsCenter,” Kenworthy tweeted, “and I’m all choked up. Tears of joy! Thanks for your support :)” The profile on Kenworthy is part of ESPN The Magazine’s “Being Out Issue,” which will also feature American football player Megan Rapinoe, American triathlete Chris Mosier and college basketball player Derrick Gordon. (Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York; Editing by Frank Pingue) 

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Athletics or track and field events is a group of events that involves running, jumping, throwing, and walking. It is one of the oldest forms of organized sport. Likewise, many athletes take part in the event and it is the most common sport in the world. Track and field competitions are famous around the world as it is a major part of the Olympics. Different athletes have graced their presence in the grandest sporting competition of all. Like the Olympics, there are different competitions held across the world- European, Commonwealth, African, Pan-American, and Asian. Other than that, the World Championships is the major competition after the Olympics. There are many events for both men and women to compete at the highest level. The IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations sets the rules) as they check the world records too.

[caption id="attachment_761705" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-761705 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-485360364.jpg" alt="Usain Bolt with his Signature Pose" width="1920" height="1311" /> BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 27: Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates after winning gold in the Men's 200 metres final during day six of the 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships Beijing 2015 at Beijing National Stadium on August 27, 2015 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>History of Athletics</h2>
The sport of athletics is one of the oldest competitions in the world. Many civilizations encouraged athletes to compete against each other. The Olympic Games of Greece <a href="https://www.britannica.com/sports/athletics/Organization-and-tournaments" target="_blank" rel="noopener">date back</a> to 776 BC. After all the history, the competitions evolved only in the 19th century. Although many nations formed their own athletics clubs, it came into worldwide reach with the return of the Olympic Games in 1896. The sport spread to all corners of the world and there was a rapid interest in the events that happened.

They found the IAAF in 1912 and had almost 170 national members by 1987. Different nations have unique ways of calling out athletics. In fact, the USA prefers to address it as track and field events.
<h2>Events</h2>
The unique <a href="https://www.topendsports.com/sport/athletics/events.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">events</a> in athletics are incredible. There are different events that come into the limelight. It is classified as running, jumping, throwing, multiple events, walking events, and marathon.

Here is the list of events that athletes take part in:

<strong>Running:</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>Sprints- 100m, 200m, 400m</li>
 	<li>Middle-distance- 800m, 1500m</li>
 	<li>Long-distance- 3000m Steeplechase, 5000m, 10,000m</li>
 	<li>Hurdles- 110/100m, 400m</li>
 	<li>Relays- 4x100m, 4x400m, mixed 4x400m</li>
</ul>
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<strong>Jumping:</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>Long Jump</li>
 	<li>High Jump</li>
 	<li>Triple Jump</li>
 	<li>Pole Vault</li>
</ul>
<strong>Throwing:</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>Discuss</li>
 	<li>Shot Put</li>
 	<li>Javelin</li>
 	<li>Hammer Throw</li>
</ul>
<strong>Multiple Events</strong>

They hold these competitions with different events that determine the winner. Adding up points to each winner, the event ends with the number one ranked athlete, racking up the most points.
<ul>
 	<li>Decathlon includes 10 events: First day- 100m, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400m. Second day- 110m hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin, 1500m.</li>
 	<li>Heptathlon- This competition includes seven events: First day- 100m hurdles, high jump, shot put, and 200m. Second day events-long jump, javelin, and 800m.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Walking</h3>
There are two types of competitions. Race walking and walking events. For the men's division, there are two events- 20km and 50km. Women only compete in 20km events.
<h3>Marathon</h3>
After walking, it is the marathon. These are long-distance competitions and stretch for around 42 km.
<h2>Greatest track and field athletes</h2>
There are many athletes who have graced the track and field competitions with their passion and dominance. Some are legendary sprinters while others jumped their way to glory. Here are some of the greatest athletes of all time.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Usain Bolt</strong>: The fastest man alive and arguably one of the greatest Olympians of all time. He won the 100m and 200m competitions for three consecutive Olympic Games. Current world record holder of 100 and 200m.</li>
 	<li><strong>Carl Lewis:?</strong>Considered being the World Athlete of the century by IAAF. He <a href="https://www.completesports.com/top-10-most-dominant-track-and-field-athletes-in-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">has</a> 18 World Championships and Olympic Medals. He won the long jump event for four consecutive Olympics.</li>
 	<li><strong>Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce:?</strong>She is arguably the greatest sprinter of all time. She has eight Olympic medals to her name with two gold in the 100-meters event.</li>
 	<li><strong>Allyson Felix:?</strong>With 11 Olympic medals, she is the most decorated female track athlete of all time. She took part in five Olympic Games.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
 	<li><strong>Paavo Nurmi:?</strong>He is the most dominant athlete of all time. Transition well from 1500m to the marathon, he remains undefeated in the 10000m race.</li>
 	<li><strong>Edwin Moses: </strong>For exactly 9 years, Moses went undefeated in the 400m hurdles. He won 122 consecutive races.</li>
 	<li><strong>Sergey Bubka: </strong>He is the greatest pole vaulter of all time. He broke his own pole vault record 35 times.</li>
 	<li><strong>Florence Griffith-Joyner:?</strong>The current 100m and 200m world record holder for women. Her personality and charisma are often unmatched by any athlete.</li>
 	<li><strong>Michael Johnson:?</strong>Before Usain Bolt, he dominated the track and field competitions. He won 12 Olympic and World Championships gold medas.</li>
</ul>

Athletics

Athletics or track and field events is a group of events that involves running, jumping, throwing, and walking. It is one of the oldest forms of organized sport. Likewise, many athletes take part in the event and it is the most common sport in the world. Track and field competitions are famous around the world as it is a major part of the Olympics. Different athletes have graced their presence in the grandest sporting competition of all. Like the Olympics, there are different competitions held across the world- European, Commonwealth, African, Pan-American, and Asian. Other than that, the World Championships is the major competition after the Olympics. There are many events for both men and women to compete at the highest level. The IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations sets the rules) as they check the world records too. BEIJING, CHINA &#8211; AUGUST 27: Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates after winning gold in the Men&#8217;s 200 metres final during day six of the 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships Beijing 2015 at Beijing National Stadium on August 27, 2015 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) History of Athletics The sport of athletics is one of the oldest competitions in the world. Many civilizations encouraged athletes to compete against each other. The Olympic Games of Greece date back to 776 BC. After all the history, the competitions evolved only in the 19th century. Although many nations formed their own athletics clubs, it came into worldwide reach with the return of the Olympic Games in 1896. The sport spread to all corners of the world and there was a rapid interest in the events that happened. They found the IAAF in 1912 and had almost 170 national members by 1987. Different nations have unique ways of calling out athletics. In fact, the USA prefers to address it as track and field events. Events The unique events in athletics are incredible. There are different events that come into the limelight. It is classified as running, jumping, throwing, multiple events, walking events, and marathon. Here is the list of events that athletes take part in: Running: Sprints- 100m, 200m, 400m Middle-distance- 800m, 1500m Long-distance- 3000m Steeplechase, 5000m, 10,000m Hurdles- 110/100m, 400m Relays- 4x100m, 4x400m, mixed 4x400m Tokyo 2020 Olympics &#8211; Athletics &#8211; Women&#8217;s 400m &#8211; Round 1 &#8211; Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan &#8211; August 3, 2021. Allyson Felix of the United States in action REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel Jumping: Long Jump High Jump Triple Jump Pole Vault Throwing: Discuss Shot Put Javelin Hammer Throw Multiple Events They hold these competitions with different events that determine the winner. Adding up points to each winner, the event ends with the number one ranked athlete, racking up the most points. Decathlon includes 10 events: First day- 100m, long jump, shot put, high jump, 400m. Second day- 110m hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin, 1500m. Heptathlon- This competition includes seven events: First day- 100m hurdles, high jump, shot put, and 200m. Second day events-long jump, javelin, and 800m. Walking There are two types of competitions. Race walking and walking events. For the men&#8217;s division, there are two events- 20km and 50km. Women only compete in 20km events. Marathon After walking, it is the marathon. These are long-distance competitions and stretch for around 42 km. Greatest track and field athletes There are many athletes who have graced the track and field competitions with their passion and dominance. Some are legendary sprinters while others jumped their way to glory. Here are some of the greatest athletes of all time. Usain Bolt: The fastest man alive and arguably one of the greatest Olympians of all time. He won the 100m and 200m competitions for three consecutive Olympic Games. Current world record holder of 100 and 200m. Carl Lewis:?Considered being the World Athlete of the century by IAAF. He has 18 World Championships and Olympic Medals. He won the long jump event for four consecutive Olympics. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce:?She is arguably the greatest sprinter of all time. She has eight Olympic medals to her name with two gold in the 100-meters event. Allyson Felix:?With 11 Olympic medals, she is the most decorated female track athlete of all time. She took part in five Olympic Games.  Paavo Nurmi:?He is the most dominant athlete of all time. Transition well from 1500m to the marathon, he remains undefeated in the 10000m race. Edwin Moses: For exactly 9 years, Moses went undefeated in the 400m hurdles. He won 122 consecutive races. Sergey Bubka: He is the greatest pole vaulter of all time. He broke his own pole vault record 35 times. Florence Griffith-Joyner:?The current 100m and 200m world record holder for women. Her personality and charisma are often unmatched by any athlete. Michael Johnson:?Before Usain Bolt, he dominated the track and field competitions. He won 12 Olympic and World Championships gold medas.

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<h2><strong>All to know about the Olympics: Origin, History, and More</strong></h2>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The Ancient Past: The first time the Olympics was held</span></strong></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Almost 3000 years ago, by the end of the 6th century BCE at least four Greek sporting festivals, called “classical games,” had achieved major importance. Those 4 games in the roster were - </span>The Olympic Games, held at Olympia<span data-preserver-spaces="true">; the Pythian Games at Delphi; the Nemean Games at Nemea; and the Isthmian Games, held near Corinth. </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">However, of all the games held throughout Greece, the Olympic Games were the most famous. They were held in honor of Zeus at Olympia by the city-state of Elis in the northwestern Peloponnese. The games were held every four years, or </span>the Olympiad<span data-preserver-spaces="true">, which became a unit of time in historical chronologies. </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">As per the historical records, the first Olympic champion was Coroebus of Elis, a cook, and baker, who won the sprint race in 776 BCE, which consisted of a single footrace known as the stade or stadion.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The Demise: When the Olympics died due to the differences</span></strong></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">In the middle of the 2nd century BCE, Greece was invaded by the Roman Empire. Hence, support for the competitions at Olympia fell off considerably during the next century, as Romans believed that competing in public was degrading. In the wake of those notions, the Olympic Games were finally abolished in 400 CE by the Roman emperor Theodosius I.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> The Revival: How patrons revived the historic event</span></strong></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">The ideas and work of the best-known architect of the modern Games Pierre, Baron de Coubertin, led to the creation of the modern Olympics. Born in Paris on New Year’s Day, 1863, Coubertin played a prominent role by bringing to the forefront the significance of the Olympic games. </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">After his relentless efforts and work, at the conference on international sport in June 1894, the committee of 79 delegates, and 49 organizations from 9 countries agreed to revive the Olympic games. It was then decided that the first Olympics would be held in Athens, Greece in April 1896 after the games got revival.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">The maiden edition saw 241 athletes from 14 nations take part in nine sports – athletics, cycling, fencing, gymnastics, shooting, swimming, tennis, weightlifting and wrestling.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The Modern Phase: How Olympics are a symbol of equality</span></strong></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Equality in the Olympics is an epitome that marks inclusion and diversity. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has endeavored to eradicate discrimination, promoting fair representation regardless of race, nationality, or socioeconomic background.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Initiatives like the Refugee Olympic Team highlight efforts to create a diverse and inclusive platform. The IOC's commitment to gender equality is evident, with increased female participation and leadership roles. More than a century after women first competed at the Olympic Games in Paris in 1900, female athlete numbers were close to equal to those of the men at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">In addition to being the most gender-balanced Summer Games in history, the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo saw the implementation of a rule change that allowed one male and one female athlete to jointly carry their flag during the Opening Ceremony. More so, over the past 25 years, the IOC has been encouraging and working with National Olympic Committees and International Federations (IFs) to increase female participation at the Olympic Games.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The Organisation: A look into the functioning of the Olympics</span></strong></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Founded at the first Olympic Congress in Paris in 1894, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the leader of the Olympic Movement and the guardian of the Olympic Games. During World War I Coubertin moved its headquarters to Lausanne, Switzerland. </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">It acts as a catalyst for collaboration across the entire Olympic community. The IOC is responsible for maintaining the regular celebration of the Olympic Games and promoting the development of sports across the globe. Along with this, it ensures cooperation with competent public or private organizations and authorities endeavoring to place sport at the service of humanity and thereby promote peace;</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">In addition, the IOC hereby takes action to strengthen the unity, independence, political neutrality, and autonomy of the Olympic Movement.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Along similar lines, the IOC ensures to protection of clean athletes and the integrity of sports, by leading the fight against doping, and by taking action against all forms of manipulation of competitions and related corruption.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">A look into symbol and Motto: Know the meaning </span></strong></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">The Olympic flag presented by Coubertin in 1914 is the prototype: it has a white background, and in the center, there are five interlaced rings—blue, yellow, black, green, and red. These rings represent the “five parts of the world” joined together in the Olympic movement - Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Upon its initial introduction, Coubertin stated the following in the August 1913 edition of </span><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Olympique</span></em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">: “The six colours [including the flag's white background] combined in this way reproduce the colours of every country without exception. The blue and yellow of Sweden, the blue and white of Greece, the tricolour flags of France, United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, Belgium, Italy and Hungary, and the yellow and red of Spain are included, as are the innovative flags of Brazil and Australia, and those of ancient Japan and modern China. This, truly, is an international emblem.”</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Coubertin adopted the official motto of the Olympic Games as “Citius, altius, fortius,” Latin for “Faster, higher, stronger.” </span>More so,<span data-preserver-spaces="true">during the 1908 London Olympic Games, Coubertin made a statement “credo”: “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to participate.” </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">How many sports are played in the Olympics? The answer</span></strong></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">A total of 40 sports are in the Olympics, including 32 in the upcoming Paris 2024 Summer Olympics and eight in Milano Cortina 2026, the next Winter Olympics.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">However, The maiden edition back in 1896 saw 241 athletes from 14 nations take part in 9 sports – athletics, cycling, fencing, gymnastics, shooting, swimming, tennis, weightlifting, and wrestling.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> </span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">A New Shape: How the 2024 Paris Olympics are different from the rest</span></strong></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">As per the official website of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Paris 2024 has taken the opportunity provided by the IOC in the Olympic Agenda 2020 to propose additional sports to enhance its programme and overall concept. </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">“The IOC is keen to set a new standard for inclusive, gender-balanced and youth-centred games. Paris 2024 submitted its proposal to the IOC to integrate four new sports that are closely associated with youth and reward creativity and athletic performance. These sports are </span>breaking, sport climbing, skateboarding, surfing<span data-preserver-spaces="true">. All four are easy to take up and participants form communities that are very active on social media. Over the next five years, the inclusion of these events in the Olympic Games will help inspire millions of children to take up sport.”</span>

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