Do you consider Track a REAL sport?
552434
YES, track is a real sport -- In fact, it is probably the most pure sport in existence.  It's the only non-subjective competition around.  There are no rules, no equipment, and nowhere to place the blame if you lose.\n\nIt is simply "who is the fastest?"  or in distance events, "Who can run the best race?"
579284
i would think something in track...high jump, pole vault, discus?
542612
track originated in greece. It is spoken about in greek mythology as athletic competition. Some of the common events were discus, javelins, and other strength events. Others seemingly became popular later. In greece, it was always popular to be stong and fit.
573694
Well lets ee... everyone starts off not doing so hot in track and the gradually their times decrease and distance grow....if you are doing the high hurdles, the high jump and the shot could be taking some of your energy... or you could practice harder and gain endurance... alway practice one race over what you actually run and you will feel energized! In the hurdles make sure to come out strong, attack, and get low...the 800 also takes endurans.. well i'm sleepy so buh bye
621862
UGH I know that really bothers me! I have been complaining to Yahoo at least 5 times a day! Running is the best sport ever! It is also such a hard sport too. There are no breaks, no time outs, and if you feel sick during a race, well too bad you have to finish the race lol. I think the reason it doesn't have a category is because it is such a hard sport that no one does it because they are wimps who don't like to push themselves. But I think they should have 2 categories: Cross country and Track\nGood luck if you do track or xc!\n\nYAHOO PLEASE MAKE 2 MORE CATEGORIES IF YOU SEE THIS
478274
I think you nailed it. It fits the definition of a sport, \n\n"an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition" .
176320
I'm involved middle school track and only 7th and 8th graders can participate. Since we had to move the 5th graders up to the middle school with us, they get to hear about the stuff that the older people can do. So one of our high schoolers organized a thing called "Pony Track" because our mascot is a mustang and pony meaning junior. You could also look at a college near by because the ones near me offer that to kids, but there is also a price.
625834
OMG!! THANK YOU!! I was just thinking that same thing!!\nand i have a sad track story. wanna hear it? ok well my 4x400 would have made it to STATE!!! but some stupid flag judge disqualified us... for NOTHING!! man, i hella wanna run at state!! \nand i agree that running is hard. you need to be mentally and physically in shape. its no fair that other LAME sports get more attention. and yea im calling CURLING and DARTS a lame sport. wait, darts isnt even a sport alright. drop it. what physical thing do yo have to do then flick your arm and hope the little arrow lands in a circle?
1118319
I dont think average is a good way to estimate how much they make..  track is similar to swimming and other individual sports that are only marketable once every 4 years.. and so top athletes that are good enough to score sponsors or win price money would earn big bucks.. the rest.. below a college graduate average
659837
its not its only a commonwealth games sport. and I'm not sure when it became a sport at the commonwealth games.
1035430
I would consider that more of a recreation than a sport.
470707
I love running. Track & cross country. I also love swimming. I think triathlons are fun.But my specialty is running. Dont really remember when i started runnning. about Five years ago?
819717
you need crazy stamina...geez...if you like burst speed, go for track...
1058148
Yeah Definatally..\nBecause It is definately a sport.\nWe compete, practice, and get hurt a lot...\nso yeah it should be on the list.
1030254
it is. it's a mentally and physically exhausting ordeal. trust me if curling can be considered a sport than hands down motorsports are grueling and are definitely a sport.
347950
I would say so. Physically, it's a great exercise. It's mentally challenging. You can play at any age or skill level. There are so many different styles, making it fun both to watch and play.
385912
I would love to try it because high jump seems fun, but my coach kind of makes me do the distance events. But Track and field is still awesome.