Men's shot put world record progression — The first world record in the men s shot put was recognised by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1912. That inaugural record was the 15.54 m performance by Ralph Rose in 1909.[1] As of June 21, 2009, 51 world records have… … Wikipedia
Pentathlon — The pentathlon was first documented in Ancient Greece, and included the discus and javelin throw. A pentathlon is a contest featuring five different events. The name is derived from Greek: combining the words pente (five) and athlon (competition) … Wikipedia
pentathlon — /pen tath leuhn, lon/, n. 1. an athletic contest comprising five different track and field events and won by the contestant gaining the highest total score. 2. See modern pentathlon. [1700 10; < Gk pénthathlon, equiv. to pent PENT + âthlon… … Universalium
Women's pentathlon — The pentathlon is a sports contest made up of five events (from the Greek pente (five) and athlon (contest)). The women s pentathlon was contested in the Olympics from 1964 until 1980, and it was replaced in the 1984 Games with the heptathlon. It … Wikipedia
Athletics at the 1964 Summer Olympics - Women's pentathlon — The women s pentathlon was part of the Athletics at the 1964 Summer Olympics program in Tokyo. It was held on 16 October and 17 October 1964, with the first three events on 16 October and the last two on 17 October. 20 athletes from 15 nations… … Wikipedia
Malaysian records in athletics — The following are the national records in athletics in Malaysia maintained by Malaysia Amateur Athletic Union (MAAU). Contents 1 Outdoor 1.1 Men 1.2 Women 2 Indoor … Wikipedia
Aruban records in athletics — The following are the national records in athletics in Aruba maintained by its national athletics federation: Arubaanse Atletiek Bond (AAB). Contents 1 Outdoor 1.1 Men 1.2 Women 1.3 Men Junior … Wikipedia
Costa Rican records in athletics — The following are the national records in athletics in Costa Rica maintained by its national athletics federation: Federación Costarricense de Atletismo (FECOA). Contents 1 Outdoor 1.1 Men 1.2 Women 2 Indoor … Wikipedia
Nepali records in athletics — The following are the national records in athletics in Nepal maintained by Nepal Amateur Athletics Association (NAAA). Contents 1 Outdoor 1.1 Men 1.2 Women 2 Indoor … Wikipedia
OECS records in athletics — The following is a list of the best records in the sport of athletics – including track and field, road running and racewalking – set by athletes representing one of the member states of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States. Antigua … Wikipedia