Sprint facts for kids

Finish of women's 100 meters race, Zurich.

Sprints are short running races in athletics. They are events in which runners will not have to "pace themselves", but can run as fast as possible for the entire distance. These are often some of the more popular events in the Olympic Games. The most common distances are 60 meters, 100 meters, 200 meters ,400 meters and 1500 metres.

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• Middle distance race
• Long distance race
• Walking race
• Hurdle race
• Relay
• Steeplechase
• Cross-country race
• Marathon