Athletics refers to a collection of competitive sports that involve running, jumping, throwing, and walking. It is often associated with track and field events, where athletes compete in various disciplines such as sprints, middle-distance and long-distance running, hurdles, relays, long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault, shot put, discus, javelin, and decathlon or heptathlon competitions. Athletics is characterized by its emphasis on physical fitness, endurance, and skill, and it is one of the most widely practiced sports globally, often featuring in multi-sport events like the Olympics. The term can also include cross-country running and road running events.
The trio of Takuma Yamakawa, Keita Sato, and Aoi Ito are key figures in Komazawa University's quest for relay race supremacy. Their remarkable performances at the Hakone Ekiden highlight their…