55 metres

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

55 metres is a sprint event in athletics. It is a championship event for indoor championships, normally dominated by the best outdoor 100 metres runners. At outdoor venues it is a rare distance, at least for senior athletes. At one time this event was commonly contested over 55 yards instead of 55 metres. It is an alternative to the 60 metres running event.

v • d • e Athletics events Sprints 55 m · 60 m · 100 m · 200 m · 300 m · 400 m Hurdles 55 m hurdles · 60 m hurdles · 100 m hurdles · 110 m hurdles · 400 m hurdles Middle distance 800 m · 1500 m · 3000 m · steeplechase Long distance 5000 m · 10000 m · half marathon · marathon · ultramarathon · multiday race · cross country running Relays 4 × 100 m · 4 × 400 m · 4 × 800 m Throws Discus · Hammer · Javelin · Shot put · 35 lb weight throw Jumps High jump · Long jump · Pole vault · Triple jump Combination Pentathlon · Heptathlon · Decathlon · Triathlon · Duathlon Highly uncommon Standing high jump · Standing long jump · Standing triple jump Racewalking · Wheelchair racing