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Athletics Records Broken This Season: Full Roundup

A season roundup of the world and area records that have fallen so far, from the track to the field, and the athletes behind them.

Race walking is far more technical than it looks. Here's how the rules work and where to watch the world's top competitions.

Steep climbs, technical descents and brutal terrain — here's how mountain running championships work and why they're gaining fans fast.

From Boston to Tokyo, here's a season-by-season guide to the biggest road running events and why the World Marathon Majors matter.

Tomorrow's Olympic champions often appear here first. A look at the youth athletics championships producing the sport's next generation.

New to track and field? Here are the athletics meets that offer the easiest, most exciting entry point into the sport.

Shot put, discus, javelin and hammer explained — a beginner-friendly guide to the throwing events and the championships where they shine.

Height, drama and repeated world records — here's a guide to the pole vault meets worth watching and the athletes redefining the event.

How athletes actually book their Olympic spot — a breakdown of the meets, standards and ranking windows that decide who makes the Games.

Mud, hills and pure endurance — an inside look at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships and the distance stars who dominate them.