Racewalking is a sport. It has been a Summer Olympic Track & Field event since 1908 for men and 1992 for women. Currently men compete in both the 20K and 50K events, and women compete in the 20K event.
Racewalking has an international indoor season as well. Racewalkers compete in races on oval tracks that range in size from 200m to 400m in races ranging in distance usually between 1500m and 5000m in length.
Racewalking is not only for those that want to compete at an international level. It is also an extremely effective way to exercise for weightloss, getting fit, or for those that wish to compete locally or nationally.
There are several clubs located throughout the world that were created especially for racewalking, and most are willing (if not eager) to accept new people into the sport. And with racewalking, which is not the case with most other sports, age is not a factor in being able to compete. Athletes as young as 5 to as mature as 99+ can and do compete in this sport.
A website dedicated to the Olympic sport of racewalking that contains competition related information, photos, national rankings, walking related links and a latest news section. http://www.usaracewalking.com/
RWI is dedicated to promoting the sport of racewalking in the US and throughout the world. There is an online forum, articles, links and a calendar of events. This organization is the home of the US Racewalking team. http://www.worldwidewalkers.net/
A Centurion is one who has walked 100 miles within 24 hours. Contains a calendar, photos, results and news on long distance walking events around the world. http://members.lycos.nl/DutchCenturions/
Promoting the development of racewalking throughout the United States and Canada. Information on clubs, training, and technique; books, videos, and video-coaching service. http://www.philsport.com/narf/
Provides schedules, results, lists of clubs and organizations, information on training and fitness, articles, clinics, links, comments and suggestions. http://webwalker.adsoft-systems.net/default.htm
Ohio group promotes all forms of walking including racewalking and hiking. Offers club and membership information, race results, events, nutrition, and training advice. Also includes racewalking classes, judging details, technique, clinics, and rela http://www.cincinnatiwalkingclub.com
