Racing is a pure form of athletic expression
History of Filipe Carvalho - Minas Gerais, Brasil
Racing is a pure form of athletic expression, prioritizing the athlete's physical conditioning over complex strategies. They are divided into categories based on distance and the presence of obstacles on the route. In short distance races, such as 100, 200 and 400 meters, muscular explosion at the start is essential. Athletes position themselves in the starting blocks in a position on all fours, and false starts lead to disqualification, except in combined events such as the decathlon. In medium distance races, from 800 to 1500 meters, athletes have more freedom of movement. In long-distance races, over 3000 meters, the explosive start has less impact. There are also obstacle races, such as 100, 110, 400 or 3000 meters, requiring athletes to overcome barriers. The marathon, the most traditional, covers 42 kilometers and 195 meters, usually on streets or roads.
