One of the main reasons that professional and novice bettors alike enjoy betting on athletics is that it can be quite entertaining because you are not confined to betting on a single sport.
Athletics is made up of a variety of sports. Some of these sports create superstars who are among the most recognized athletes, while others are more obscure and receive only a fraction of the attention. This isn't to say that these events aren't entertaining to wager on. The sports listed below are a summary of what you can expect to see during an athletics event.
Jumping
Jumping events in athletics can be divided into two categories in their most basic form. To begin with, there are competitions in which you are judged on how far you can leap. The long jump and triple jump are the names of these two events. Both require diving into a sandpit from a predetermined starting location. The event is won by the athlete who covers the farthest distance.
Other events involve jumping over a bar in the air. The high jump and pole vault are the names of these events. The high jump is an event in which an athlete must jump over a bar in front of them and the athlete with the greatest distance wins. The pole vault is an event in which an athlete uses a piece of apparatus to lift themselves into the air, but the concepts are the same.
Running
It is hardly a stretch to say that the running events in athletics garner the most interest from the general public. Some of the names that have gone on to become superstars around the world are Mo Farah, Usain Bolt, and Michael Johnson. The 100m, 200m, and 400m are the most notable events. The hurdles, as well as middle-distance running (up to 10,000 meters).
Throwing
Throwing events in sports all have the same goal. The shot put, Discus throw, Hammer throw, and Javelin throw are all events in which athletes throw their respective objects as far as they can. This event will be won by the athlete whose projectile travels the furthest distance.
Track & field
Imagine yourself in the middle of a sporting event. There is a running track around the arena where races like the 100 Meters take place. While in the center, there is a large field where sports such as the Javelin take place. Because of this combination, these sports are commonly referred to as track and field events.
To be disqualified
Because it is one of the easiest markets to corrupt, not every event or bookmaker will feature this as an option for the better. Although disqualification occurs regularly in sports, and for major events, such difficulties are much less of a worry, hence bookmakers may provide this choice to their clients. The conclusion of this bet is straightforward: for you to win, the athlete you have chosen must be disqualified from the event in which they are participating.