Athletics refers to a collection of sports events that involve competitive physical challenges, primarily track and field events, as well as running, jumping, and throwing disciplines. The term encompasses a wide range of competitions, including running races (sprints, middle-distance, and long-distance), hurdles, relays, and various field events such as long jump, high jump, shot put, discus, and javelin. Athletics is often featured in the context of organized competitions like the Olympics, national championships, and various local meets. It emphasizes individual performance, speed, strength, endurance, and agility, and is traditionally associated with amateur sports, promoting physical fitness and fair competition.
Zoé Esnault, a 15-year-old athlete from Fresnay-sur-Sarthe, qualifies for the French Cross-Country Championships. She secured 16th place at the Romorantin regionals, competing against 140 contenders. Zoé's athletic journey began at…