A track meet part is an EVENT, which is a five-letter word. Track meets are competitions in which athletes compete in running, jumping, and throwing events. The events that make up a track meet vary depending on the level of competition, but typically include sprints, middle-distance races, long-distance races, hurdles, relays, and field events such as the high jump, long jump, triple jump, pole vault, shot put, discus throw, and javelin throw. Track meets are usually held outdoors on a track and field facility, and are popular at all levels of competition from youth to professional.