Track Timeline

By ilana.kirby

  • Beginning of Track and Field

    The real beginning of track and field as a sport occurred in the 1800's.

  • First Meet

    The first track and field meet occurred.

  • Olympic Games

    The first modern olympic games were staged.

  • The IAAF

    The International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) was formed by representatives from 16 countries. The IAAF establishes rules for track and field.

  • Women in the Olympics

    Representatives in six countries made a women's athletic federation.