Athletics at the Summer Olympics includes contests.
Athletics at the Summer Olympics . The modern program includes track and field events , road running events , and racewalking events . Racewalking . There are two racewalking distances contested at the Summer Olympics : the 20 kilometres race walk ( men and women ) and 50 kilometres race walk ( men only ) . Track and field is a sport which includes athletic contests established on the skills of running , jumping , and throwing .