Athletics is an incredible
sport with a massive range of disciplines. From the explosive sprinting and the
endurance-testing long distances in the running. To
the dazzling mix of field events, with the throws and jumps.
There are also the combined events. For the women, it's seven disciplines
in the heptathlon and for men, it's decathlon with the 10 events.
18th COMMONWEALTH GAMES
- MELBOURNE 15th – 26th March 2006
Melbourne, Australia is host to the major world-wide multi-sports event of 2006.
There are 12 individual and 4 team sports including 24 disciplines being held
during the 12 days of the event, with the Athletics events being held from 19th
– 25th March 2006. "Full" Package with 14
nights accommodation start from £1995+ tax and exclude flights & tickets.
2012
OLYMPICS - LONDON:
The pressure is on. Team GB's Olympic medal haul in
Athens was 30 (nine golds) and 28 in Sydney (11 golds). How will the hosts
improve on this performance in 2012?