The origin of the word athletics is based on the Greek word "Athlos", which means "success, fight and gift".

 

Although athletics has gained a place as an activity of Greek origin, historical records show that the first athletic competitions were held in Ancient Ireland. Tailteann Games, also found in British sources, date back to B.C. It was held in 2000.

Archaeological excavations carried out in countries such as Mesopotamia, Mexico, Crete, China, India and Egypt have also found evidence that Olympic sports were performed in various branches.

History of Athletics

B.C. It started in 776 in Olympia, in the city of Elis in the Peloponnese Peninsula of Greece, and continued in A.D. The "Olympic Games", which lasted until 392, became the source of modern athletics.

Sports such as running, long jump, discus throwing, javelin throwing and wrestling were performed in the games held in Olympia. In addition, the ancient pentathlon, which is a combination of these sports, was also created.

4th and 12th Olympic games. No historical record has been found indicating that it was built between the centuries. It is known that athletics and the Olympics were banned by the kings during these periods.

15.The Olympics and athletics, which became popular again in the 21st century, have developed in all civilizations since then. Athletics clubs began to be established in England and America in the 19th century.

Development of Athletics in Turkey

Ottoman The empire was introduced to athletics in 1870. Physical education teacher "Curel" was the person who initiated the first athletics activities for the Ottoman Empire.

Turkish Athletics Federation was established in 1923.

There were very few tartan athletics tracks in Turkey in the past 20 years. Today, with the contributions of SFS Engineering, tartan athletics tracks have been built in almost every city.

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International athletics competitions were first held between England and Ireland in 1877. In 1913, the International Athletics Association was established, which was the most important breaking point in the development of this sport.