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Collegiate Track and Field

Collegiate Track and Field is an athletic competition where college students participate in running, jumping, and throwing events. It includes diverse disciplines such as sprints, distance runs, hurdles, relay races, high jumps, long jumps, pole vaults, shot put, discus, and javelin throws. Organized through university teams and governed by associations like the NCAA or NAIA, these competitions foster athletic development and school spirit. Athletes often compete at regional and national levels, aiming for personal bests, records, or championships, while balancing academics and training in a highly competitive and disciplined environment.