What is the international amateur athletics federation (IAAF)?
The International Amateur Athletics Federation or IAAF is an international governing body founded in 1912 which changed its name as the International Association of Athletics Federations in 2001. The IAAF established a separate outdoor World Championship in 1983.
What athletic events are governed by the IAAF?
All athletic events are governed by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) which recognizes several disciplines including sprints, middle/long distance, hurdles, on track relays, throws and jumps, road running, race walks, cross-country, mountain running and ultra-running [1, 2].
What are the main aims of the IAAF?
The major aims of the IAAF are to establish friendly cooperation among members; eliminate hindrance to participation in international meets on racial, religious, or political grounds; and compile rules and regulations governing competition. The IAAF is the ratifying body for all official world records in track-and-field events.
What are the different types of Athletics?
Athletics involve a variety of events of different categories which include running, walking, jumping or throwing.
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