Skating is an exciting sport where individuals use specially designed shoes or boots with wheels to glide across the track. It requires speed, agility, and balance. Skating tracks are designed to offer smooth surfaces for skaters to perform their stunts and speed runs. It is popular in both recreational and competitive settings.

• Skating dates back to the 18th century, with the first wooden roller skates invented in 1760 by John Joseph Merlin.
• Competitive roller skating began in the 1930s and has since gained international popularity.
• The International Skating Union (ISU) governs competitive ice skating, while the International Roller Sports Federation (FIRS) oversees roller skating events.
• Inline skating, also known as rollerblading, became popular in the 1980s and has grown into a global sport.
• Skating is a popular activity for fitness and recreation, with various forms like speed skating, artistic skating, and roller derby.

• The standard length for a roller skating track is 200 meters.
• The width of the track is generally 6 meters.
• The track's surface should be smooth, either made of wood or a synthetic material.
• The oval-shaped track has a radius of 15 meters for the inner lanes.
• There are typically 4-6 lanes on a professional skating track.

• For competitive roller skating, no nets are typically used, as the track is open.
• However, for artistic skating, some events may have a perimeter net for safety.

The running track is an essential part of any athletics competition. It provides a standard surface for sprinters, distance runners, and relay teams to compete. Tracks are typically oval-shaped, with multiple lanes that allow for organized and competitive racing. Track running is a sport focused on speed, agility, and endurance.

• The first running tracks appeared in ancient Greece, where the Olympic Games featured footraces.
• Modern running tracks were standardized in the late 19th century.
• The 400-meter track is the standard distance for most outdoor racing events.
• Track and field events include sprints, middle-distance races, long-distance races, and relays.
• The track is a symbol of athletic performance and has produced countless world records.

• The standard outdoor track length is 400 meters for one complete lap.
• The track consists of 8 or 9 lanes, each 1.22 meters wide.
• The curve radius for the track is generally 36.5 meters.
• The straight portion of the track is 84.39 meters long.
• The track surface should be made of synthetic materials like polyurethane or rubber.

• Running tracks typically do not have nets as they are open tracks.
• In some relay races, runners pass the baton to each other, which requires a clean handoff without barriers.