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If you are looking for the best way to train for track and field sprinting events, you've likely been overwhelmed by an avalanche of information. Let's take a look at some key training drills.

College hoops fans have been flooding basketball arenas across the country since 1939, when March Madness got its start and quickly became an American trope. Literally thousands of NCAA tourney match-ups have taken place since then, yet only a handful of barn-burners are the ones etched in the minds of players and rabid fans. The closest championship games have been ranked, discussed, and argued about for decades; when it comes to ranking the top three closest championship games, diehard tourney fans may still be at odds in choosing a favorite.

Track and field events are some of the most physically taxing competitions in all of sports. They require incredible agility, speed, strength and mental focus. Those who participate in these competitions regularly look to track and field Olympians for advice and motivation. We've compiled a list of the most meaningful and insightful quotes from the best track and field Olympians throughout history. Let's take a look at what the greats have to say about their success in both life and track and field competitions.

Track and field is one of the most popular sporting events in the world, with people cheering on the fastest runners, most explosive jumpers and most powerful throwers in the world on a regular basis. Few people, however, know where this legendary competition began and how it grew to be as popular as it is today. The history of track and field is a long intricate one. Here is the abridged version: