Sprinting

Sprinting

Middle-distance Running

Middle-distance Running

Long-distance Running

Long-distance Running

Marathon

Marathon

Hurdling

Hurdling

Steeplechase

Steeplechase

Relay Race

Relay Race

Long Jump

Long Jump

Triple Jump

Triple Jump

High Jump

High Jump

Pole Vault

Pole Vault

Shot Put

Shot Put

Decathlon

Decathlon

Discus Throw

Discus Throw

Heptathlon

Heptathlon

Race Walking

Race Walking

Road Running

Road Running

Hammer Throw

Hammer Throw

Javelin Throw

Javelin Throw

Cross-Country Running

Cross-Country Running

Track and Field Events

Track and Field Events

Sprinting - Sports

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Explore our short, easy texts about track and field to improve your language skills and enjoy exciting stories from the world of running, jumping, and throwing!

Vocabulary
1.
sprinting
[n]
/spɹˈɪntɪŋ/
2.
running
[n]
/ˈɹənɪŋ/
3.
type
[n]
/taɪp/
4.
distance
[n]
/ˈdɪstəns/
5.
race
[v]
/reɪs/
6.
meter
[n]
/ˈmiːtɚ/
7.
Olympic Games
[n]
/əlˈɪmpɪk ɡˈeɪmz/
8.
sport
[n]
/spɔːrt/
9.
event
[n]
/ɪˈvɛnt/
10.
history
[n]
/ˈhɪstɚi/ , /ˈhɪstri/
11.
ancient
[adj]
/ˈeɪnʃənt/
12.
Greece
[n]
/ɡriːs/
13.
track
[n]
/træk/
14.
dirt
[n]
/ˈdɝt/
15.
path
[n]
/pæθ/
16.
modern
[adj]
/ˈmɑdɚn/
17.
practice
[n]
/ˈpræktɪs/
18.
runner
[n]
/ˈɹənɝ/
19.
strong
[adj]
/strɑŋ/
20.
quick
[adj]
/ˈkwɪk/
21.
technique
[n]
/tɛkˈnik/
22.
starting block
[n]
/stˈɑːɹɾɪŋ blˈɑːk/
23.
finish line
[n]
/fˈɪnɪʃ lˈaɪn/
24.
famous
[adj]
/ˈfeɪməs/
25.
athlete
[n]
/ˈæθˌlit/
26.
world record
[n]
/wˈɜːld ɹˈɛkɚd/
27.
gold medal
[n]
/ɡˈoʊld mˈɛdəl/
28.
USA
[n]
29.
professional
[adj]
/prəˈfɛʃənl/
30.
exercise
[n]
/ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/
31.
fit
[adj]
/fɪt/
32.
healthy
[adj]
/ˈhɛlθi/
33.
sports day
[n]
/spˈoːɹts dˈeɪ/
34.
cheetah
[n]
/ˈʧiːtə/
35.
amazing
[adj]
/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
Practice
1.
sprinting
[n]
/spɹˈɪntɪŋ/
2.
running
[n]
/ˈɹənɪŋ/
3.
type
[n]
/taɪp/
4.
distance
[n]
/ˈdɪstəns/
5.
race
[v]
/reɪs/
6.
meter
[n]
/ˈmiːtɚ/
7.
Olympic Games
[n]
/əlˈɪmpɪk ɡˈeɪmz/
8.
sport
[n]
/spɔːrt/
9.
event
[n]
/ɪˈvɛnt/
10.
history
[n]
/ˈhɪstɚi/ , /ˈhɪstri/
11.
ancient
[adj]
/ˈeɪnʃənt/
12.
Greece
[n]
/ɡriːs/
13.
track
[n]
/træk/
14.
dirt
[n]
/ˈdɝt/
15.
path
[n]
/pæθ/
16.
modern
[adj]
/ˈmɑdɚn/
17.
practice
[n]
/ˈpræktɪs/
18.
runner
[n]
/ˈɹənɝ/
19.
strong
[adj]
/strɑŋ/
20.
quick
[adj]
/ˈkwɪk/
21.
technique
[n]
/tɛkˈnik/
22.
starting block
[n]
/stˈɑːɹɾɪŋ blˈɑːk/
23.
finish line
[n]
/fˈɪnɪʃ lˈaɪn/
24.
famous
[adj]
/ˈfeɪməs/
25.
athlete
[n]
/ˈæθˌlit/
26.
world record
[n]
/wˈɜːld ɹˈɛkɚd/
27.
gold medal
[n]
/ɡˈoʊld mˈɛdəl/
28.
USA
[n]
29.
professional
[adj]
/prəˈfɛʃənl/
30.
exercise
[n]
/ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/
31.
fit
[adj]
/fɪt/
32.
healthy
[adj]
/ˈhɛlθi/
33.
sports day
[n]
/spˈoːɹts dˈeɪ/
34.
cheetah
[n]
/ˈʧiːtə/
35.
amazing
[adj]
/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
1.
sprinting
[n]
/spɹˈɪntɪŋ/
Sprint
2.
running
[n]
/ˈɹənɪŋ/
Laufen
3.
type
[n]
/taɪp/
Art
4.
distance
[n]
/ˈdɪstəns/
Entfernung
5.
race
[v]
/reɪs/
rennen
6.
meter
[n]
/ˈmiːtɚ/
Meter
7.
Olympic Games
[n]
/əlˈɪmpɪk ɡˈeɪmz/
Olympische Spiele
8.
sport
[n]
/spɔːrt/
Sport
9.
event
[n]
/ɪˈvɛnt/
Wettkampf
10.
history
[n]
/ˈhɪstɚi/ , /ˈhɪstri/
Geschichte
11.
ancient
[adj]
/ˈeɪnʃənt/
antik
12.
Greece
[n]
/ɡriːs/
Griechenland
13.
track
[n]
/træk/
Bahn
14.
dirt
[n]
/ˈdɝt/
Erde
15.
path
[n]
/pæθ/
Pfad
16.
modern
[adj]
/ˈmɑdɚn/
modern
17.
practice
[n]
/ˈpræktɪs/
Übung
18.
runner
[n]
/ˈɹənɝ/
Läufer
19.
strong
[adj]
/strɑŋ/
stark
20.
quick
[adj]
/ˈkwɪk/
schnell
21.
technique
[n]
/tɛkˈnik/
Technik
22.
starting block
[n]
/stˈɑːɹɾɪŋ blˈɑːk/
Startblock
23.
finish line
[n]
/fˈɪnɪʃ lˈaɪn/
Ziellinie
24.
famous
[adj]
/ˈfeɪməs/
berühmt
25.
athlete
[n]
/ˈæθˌlit/
Athlet(in)
26.
world record
[n]
/wˈɜːld ɹˈɛkɚd/
Weltrekord
27.
gold medal
[n]
/ɡˈoʊld mˈɛdəl/
Goldmedaille
28.
USA
[n]
Vereinigte Staaten
29.
professional
[adj]
/prəˈfɛʃənl/
professionell
30.
exercise
[n]
/ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/
Training
31.
fit
[adj]
/fɪt/
fit
32.
healthy
[adj]
/ˈhɛlθi/
gesund
33.
sports day
[n]
/spˈoːɹts dˈeɪ/
Sporttag
34.
cheetah
[n]
/ˈʧiːtə/
Gepard
35.
amazing
[adj]
/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
erstaunlich

1

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Sprinting 
Read a short passage about a race where every second counts as runners dash at full speed to reach the finish line. 
1.1
Sprinting is a type of running.  It is very fast and covers a short distance.  People race in sprints.  These races are 100 meters, 200 meters, or 400 meters long.  Sprinting is in the Olympic Games and other big sports events. 

Sprinten ist eine Art des Laufens. Es ist sehr schnell und deckt eine kurze Distanz ab. Menschen wettlaufen im Sprint. Diese Rennen sind 100 Meter, 200 Meter oder 400 Meter lang. Sprinten ist bei den Olympischen Spielen und anderen großen Sportereignissen vertreten.

1.2
Sprinting has a long history.  People have always liked to see who can run the fastest.  In ancient Greece, sprinting was in the first Olympic Games around 776 BC.  The runners did not have special shoes or tracks.  They ran on dirt paths.  Today, we have modern tracks and special shoes. 

Sprinten hat eine lange Geschichte. Die Menschen haben schon immer gerne gesehen, wer am schnellsten laufen kann. Im antiken Griechenland war Sprinten bei den ersten Olympischen Spielen um 776 v. Chr. Die Läufer hatten keine speziellen Schuhe oder Bahnen. Sie liefen auf Erdwegen. Heute haben wir moderne Bahnen und spezielle Schuhe.

1.3
Sprinting needs a lot of practice.  Runners must be strong and quick.  They also need good technique.  This means they must move their legs and arms the right way.  Sprinting starts with a push from the starting blocks.  This helps the runner get a good start.  The runner then runs as fast as possible to the finish line. 

Sprinten erfordert viel Übung. Läufer müssen stark und schnell sein. Sie benötigen auch eine gute Technik. Das bedeutet, dass sie ihre Beine und Arme auf die richtige Weise bewegen müssen. Das Sprinten beginnt mit einem Schub aus den Startblöcken. Dies hilft dem Läufer, einen guten Start zu haben. Der Läufer läuft dann so schnell wie möglich zur Ziellinie.

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1.4
Many famous athletes are sprinters.  Usain Bolt from Jamaica is very famous.  He holds the world record for the 100-meter and 200-meter races.  Bolt is very fast and has won many gold medals in the Olympics.  Other famous sprinters are Carl Lewis and Florence Griffith-Joyner from the USA.  They also set records and won many medals. 

Viele berühmte Athleten sind Sprinter. Usain Bolt aus Jamaika ist sehr berühmt. Er hält den Weltrekord im 100-Meter- und 200-Meter-Lauf. Bolt ist sehr schnell und hat viele Goldmedaillen bei den Olympischen Spielen gewonnen. Andere berühmte Sprinter sind Carl Lewis und Florence Griffith-Joyner aus den USA. Sie haben auch Rekorde aufgestellt und viele Medaillen gewonnen.

1.5
Sprinting is not just for professional athletes.  Many people sprint for fun or exercise.  It is a good way to stay fit and healthy.  Schools often have sprint races on sports days.  Kids like running fast and racing with their friends. 

Sprinten ist nicht nur etwas für professionelle Athleten. Viele Menschen sprinten zum Spaß oder zur Bewegung. Es ist eine gute Möglichkeit, fit und gesund zu bleiben. Schulen veranstalten oft Sprintrennen an Sporttagen. Kinder lieben es, schnell zu laufen und mit ihren Freunden zu rennen.

1.6
Fun fact: Cheetahs are the fastest land animals.  They can run up to 70 miles per hour.  This is much faster than any human can run.  Usain Bolt, the fastest human, can run about 28 miles per hour.  This shows how amazing cheetahs are at sprinting! 

Interessante Tatsache: Geparden sind die schnellsten Landtiere. Sie können bis zu 70 Meilen pro Stunde laufen. Das ist viel schneller, als jeder Mensch laufen kann. Usain Bolt, der schnellste Mensch, kann etwa 28 Meilen pro Stunde laufen. Das zeigt, wie erstaunlich Geparden im Sprint sind!

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QuizSkip the quiz
1.

What is sprinting?

A

A fast run over a short distance

B

A type of jumping sport

C

A game played with a ball

D

A slow, long-distance run

2.

Where did sprinting first appear in the Olympics?

A

Ancient Rome

B

Ancient Egypt

C

Ancient Greece

D

Ancient China

3.

What is not an important quality for a sprinter?

A

Being strong

B

Being fast

C

Being tall

D

Having good technique

4.

Who is the fastest human sprinter in the 100-meter race?

A

Carl Lewis

B

Florence Griffith-Joyner

C

Usain Bolt

D

Ronnie Baker

5.

Choose True or False for each sentence.

Modern sprinters use starting blocks to help them begin the race.

Sprinting is only for professional athletes.

Cheetahs can run faster than any human sprinter.

True
False
6.

Fill the blanks with correct word or numbers based on the passage. (There are two extra options.)

Sprinting is a type of running that covers a

distance.

Sprinting races are typically 100 meters, 200 meters, or

meters long.

Sprinting was featured in the first Olympic Games around

BC.

Cheetahs can run up to

miles per hour, much faster than any human can run.

short
400
776
70
long
500
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