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Explore Middle & long distance How it is evaluated
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  • Middle & long distance
  • Jumps
  • Throws
  • Combined events
disciplines
5
Performance indicators
5
Scouting parameters
5
Evaluation criteria
3
Athletics · discipline

Middle & long distance

From 800 m to the marathon, including steeplechase and race walking.

10 Events
Format
Heats → final, or straight final
Categories
WomenMen
Competition
Meetings · Championships · Road races · Cross-country
Age & level
U14 / U16U18U20U23SeniorMasters
Implement & hurdle specs
Set per age group and gender
01

Events

Track5

  • 800 m
  • 1500 m
  • 3000 m steeplechase
  • 5000 m
  • 10,000 m

Road3

  • 10 km
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon

Race walk2

  • 20 km
  • 35 km
02

Performance indicators

↑Higher is better↓Lower is better

Marks3

  • Personal best time ↓
  • Season best time ↓
  • Scoring-table points ↑

Physiology1

  • VO₂ max ml/kg/min ↑

Pacing1

  • Lap split consistency
03

Scouting parameters

Technical

  • Event technique

Tactical

  • Race craft / competition execution

Physical

  • Speed & elastic strength
  • Training capacity

Mental

  • Consistency across competitions
04

Rankings & records

Ranking method Ranking points

World ranking points: result score from scoring tables plus placing score at the meeting.

Competition records
  • Personal best
  • Season best
  • Club / national / area records
  • Age-group records
05

Achievements

  • National titles
  • International selections
  • Championship medals
  • Qualification standards met
06

Video requirements

  • Competition performanceFull attempt, race or series from a fixed side-on angle.
    Required
  • TechniqueSlow-motion side and front angles.
    Optional
07

Evaluation

Method Performance vs standards

Marks converted to scoring-table points and compared with age-group standards; technique graded 1–5.

1Fundamental flaws3Sound5Elite

Objective measureChip or electronic time on certified courses

Criteria
  • Performance vs age-group standard
  • Season-on-season progression
  • Technique

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