Play Track & Field 2 Online

Track & Field 2 came out for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989, developed and published by Konami. It was part of that wave of sports games that tried to capture the feel of the Olympics, a common theme on the NES, but it stood out by expanding beyond the running and jumping of the first game.

You control an athlete competing in a series of events, including the 100 meter dash, long jump, javelin, and even archery. The main goal is to beat the qualifying times or distances to advance and ultimately win gold. Signature mechanics include the rapid button mashing for running events to build speed, timed button presses for the angle and power of throws and jumps, and a steady hand for aiming the bow in archery. The pacing is quick between events, but the difficulty can spike, especially in events requiring precise timing. It feels like a genuine test of both endurance and rhythm, pushing you to improve your own coordination with each attempt.