Speed Walking Olympics Rules. Track and field at the 2024 olympics got off to a slower start thursday with race walking kicking off the athletics events in paris, but what exactly is the viral sport. There are occasional events over greater distances.

Turbocharged toes pacing with purpose, striding with pride, all with a need for speed. Race walking is an event contested in all levels of the sport of track & field, from youth athletics up to and including the olympic games.