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Introduction
There have been many superstars that have dominated on the athletics track over the last 100 years.

Check out the achievements of some of the sporting heroes that have grabbed the headlines and won the medals.

And brush up on some of the rules that will help you enjoy the sport even more.

There are the false starts in the sprints, knowing which lanes to run in over the longer distances and where to change the baton in the relay.

Click on the individual events and be inspired.

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