This book presents background information on the major Olympic events with a question-answer format. Events considered include track and field, swimming, diving, boxing, weightlifting, the equestrian events, and gymnastics. Line drawings illustrate the text. (MM)

Methods are given for the conditioning of female shot-put and discus throwers during the off season, and training programs for competitive season are suggested. (LH)

Strategy and proper selection of personnel are key factors in the success of a women's 440-relay team. (LH)

A positive attitude and good physical conditioning are essential to the successful cross-country runner. Sample workout schedules are given. (LH)

This guide was developed to serve both the novice and experienced starter in track and field events. Each year in the United States, runners encounter dozens of different starters' mannerisms as they travel to track meets in various towns and states. The goal of any competent and conscientious starter is to insure that all runners receive a fair…

Factor analysis of performance in Olympic decathlon events reveals four basic functions expressed in sprints, throwing events, distance runs, and jumping events: running speed, explosive arm strength, running endurance, and explosive leg strength. (MJB)

In 1928, Mary Washburn Conklin was one of 19 young women representing the United States in the year women's track and field became an Olympic sport. Her career in competition is reviewed. (MT)

The official rules and regulations for competition and officiating established by the National Association for Girls and Women in Sport governing track and field are outlined. (JD)

The author traces the growth of wheelchair track and field as a popular form of recreation for handicapped individuals throughout the world. (SBH)

A gold-medal winner in the 1960 Olympics 100-meter relay describes what the experience meant to her. (MT)

Discusses key factors in designing an appropriate and successful recreational track, such as who will use it, how they will use it, how the design can enhance their experience, and how much of the building's budget will be allocated to it. (EV)

The booklet discusses training methods and approaches for wheelchair track and field. Detailed information and charts are presented on types of workouts (such as interval, distance, rhythm, speed play, and pace work) and mechanics of track events. A section on relay strategy and coaching approaches concludes the document. (CL)

Computer simulation was used to analyze techniques of performing the flip long jump. (MM)

This paper describes the design and use of an apparatus capable of measuring reaction time and movement time, and recording time across various segments of the sprint event. (MB)

The optimization of step length and step rate (frequency) is essential for sprinters. This article analyzes data that compare step rate and step length to height, as a function of running speed, for ten elite runners. How results of such analyses can be used in training runners is also discussed. (IAH)