Athletics - Scoring

Athletics is a part of Olympics that consists of different events. Each sport has its own scoring system which we will discuss here in detail.

100 meters Sprint Scoring System

Automatic scoring clocks are used to calculate the time. The race is finished after the torso of a runner crosses the finish line. A digital scan camera is installed that faces the finish line. This camera is connected to the timing system and provides accurate results.

Cross Country Scoring System

Cross country is a racing game in which teams get a score on the basis of the position of the players. The team consists of five members. The first member gets one point, second one 2 points, third one 3 points, and so on. The team with the lowest score is declared as the winner.

Discus Throw Scoring System

In the discus throw scoring system, the athlete whose discus reaches the furthest distance is declared as the winner. Each athlete gets three chances to throw the discus. The winner is the one who has thrown the discus at the furthest possible distance without stepping out of the circle.

Hammer Throw Scoring System

Each athlete has to throw the hammer six times and each attempt has to be completed within 90 seconds. The athlete whose hammer goes at the furthest distance is declared as the winner. In the case of a tie, second best throw is counted to declare the winner.

High Jump Scoring System

Organizers set a minimum height and athletes have to attempt three times and jump to cross the height. For each attempt, a time of 1.5 minutes is given. If an athlete wants to pass an attempt, he is allowed to do so. If there is a tie between two athletes, then the second attempt is checked. If there is a tie in all the attempts, then athletes have to jump again and only one attempt is given to them. The successful athlete becomes the winner.

Javelin Throw Scoring System

After the javelin is thrown and it lands on the destination, a spike is used to mark the initial impact. The distance is measured in a straight line to the center point of the throwing arc. The result is rounded off to the nearest centimeter.

Long Jump Scoring System

The distance covered by the athlete is measured from the take off line. The destination is the first contact that the athlete has made on the ground. An athlete has to jump three times and the longest distance covered is recorded. The athlete who covered the longest distance is declared as winner.

Pole Vault Scoring System

An athlete has to make three attempts to clear the given height. The vaulter will be given the next height if he clears the current one. The next height has to be crossed with three attempts. If an athlete is unable to cross the given height, he or she is disqualified. The vaulter who has covered the highest height is termed as winner.

Relay Race Scoring System

In the relay race scoring system, the team that completes the race at the fastest speed is termed as winner. Each member of the team has to run on his own distance and then pass the baton. The last member of a team who first reaches the finish line becomes the winner along with the team.

Shot Put Scoring System

Shot Put is a game in which there are two judges who have to look after the results of each round. The scoring in the game is based on the distance from the inside of the throwing circle to the first mark of the landing of the shot put. If the throw is good, a white flag is shown and a red flag is shown for the foul throw.

Triple Jump Scoring System

The score in the triple jump sport is based on the distance at which an athlete has landed after jumping. The distance is measured up to the backmost portion of the body of the athlete that has touched the ground. Athletes are given 3 to 6 attempts and they have to try to reach the farthest distance to win the competition.

Walking Scoring System

Walking or Race Walking is a game in which the player who first reaches the finish line becomes the winner.