Track-and-field

Track-and-field is a sporting contest consisting of several running, throwing and jumping events. Events include the 100 meter dash, 400-meter dash, 400 meter hurdles, 4K run, long jump, shot-put, and the decathlon.

Track-and-field contests have been held at Starfleet Academy and other institutions of learning. They have also been held at major sports championships, including the Martian Olympics, the Olympic Games, and the Pan-African Games.

History
Collegiate athletes from the University of California, Los Angeles dominated the sport in the western United States up through the 2160s.

In 2289, Tuvok found running quite satisfying, particularly the measured cadence required for the 400 meter hurdles, and appreciated the symmetry of the running track. In his first year at Starfleet Academy, he beat a UCLA runner by a half step. 

In 2333, Jean-Luc Picard claimed to be "rather decent" at track-and-field. He offered to assist Phigus Simenon with a long jump over a chasm, part of a team sports competition on Gnala. 

Track and field athletes

 * Mitch Csatlos (Gold medal, 4K, Starfleet Academy, 2370s)
 * Susanna Leijten (Team co-captain, Starfleet Academy, 2253)
 * Dolores Linton (Silver medal, shot-put, Martian Olympics)
 * Irina Karlovassi (Silver medal, decathlon, Olympic Games, 20th century)
 * Prince Raviki (Medalist, Furanthy School, 2264 - 2267)
 * Derek Redmond (Injured during 400 meter dash, Olympic Games, 1992)
 * B'Elanna Torres (Team member, decathlon, Starfleet Academy, 2360s)
 * Tuvok (Gold medal, 400 meter hurdles, Starfleet Academy, 2289)
 * Nyota Uhura (Record holder, 100 meter dash, Pan-African Games)
 * One of Jacob Walch's grandchildren (Gold medal, decathlon, local school meet)