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In the early 1900s, track and field became more organized with the growth of the mordern Olympics. Events like running, jumping,and throwing were normalized the sport started becoming more popular in the world. -
In the 1910s, track and field grew even tho this was in world war one. They gained new records and better training methods. -
In the 1920s, Track and field became EVEN more popular especially after the 1920 and 1924 Olympics. Athletics set many more world records and women started competing more. -
In the 1930s track saw great performances, like Jesse Owens winning a GOLD medal 4 times. Despite all that was happening with the great depression the sport stayed striving. -
In the 1940s, track and field slowed down because of world war two with the Olympics cancelled 1940 and 1944. After the war, the sport resumed and athletes began running again -
In the 1950s, track and field grew with new stars and records. FOr example, Roger bannister running the first Fred sub-four mile. The Olympics became more serious and competitive. -
In the 1960s, track and field became faster and even more competitive then years ago. The Olympics soon brought global attention. -
In the 1970s, track grew with even more new stars and idols like carl lewis setting new improved records. -
In the 1980s track didn't change as much, the same athletics as a decade ago were still making new records and being idols. -
In the 1990s track stars like Micheal Johnson and Jackie Joyner kersee sets new records. -
in 2000s athletes like Usain bolt started preforming setting new records.
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Track in the 2010s grew in popularity with the new stars like Usain bolt breaking world records and making sprinting exciting to watch. -
In 2024, track and field at the Paris Olympics will feature 48 events, including a new mixed 4x1 relay, with stars like Noah lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson competing for gold.
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