Groups comparison

Discus throwing - 1980 to 2008
A sport involving throwing a disc (the discus).

High Jump - 1980 to 2008

Javelin throw - 1980 to 2008

Long Jump - 1980 to 2008

Pole vault - 1980 to 2008
A sport involving jumping over a high bar with aid of long, flexible pole.

Shot put - 1980 to 2008
A sport involving throwing a heavy metal ball.

Track and field athletics (Athletics) - 1980 to 2012
Marathons, sprints, pole vault, hurdles, discus, shot put, long jump, high jump, javelin, etc...

Hurdles - 1981 to 1994

Hammer throw - 1983 to 2008
A sport involving throwing a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle, although originally an actual sledgehammer was used.

Middle distance run - 1984 to 2002

Relay Race - 1984 to 1992
An Olympic style event where runners each carry a baton a specific distance before passing it to the next runner.

Triple Jump - 1984 to 2008