Which is an alternative word used for athletics?

Correct answer: Track and field exercises. Athletics is also known as track and field, covering running, jumping, and throwing events.

Background: Athletics events include sprints, hurdles, long jump, javelin, and discus.

• Gymnastics: Gymnastics is a different sport.
• Indoor games: Indoor games are not another name for athletics.
• None of these: “None of these” is incorrect because track and field is correct.

Did you know? Athletics is considered the oldest sport at the Olympics.

Memory trick: Athletics = track and field.