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a sport that involves various athletic events, including running, jumping, and throwing competitions, that are held on a running track

athlétisme

athlétisme

Ex: The schooltrack and field team won several medals at the state championships .
Ironman
[nom]

a tough triathlon race where athletes swim, bike, and run long distances without stopping

Ironman, triathlon Ironman

Ironman, triathlon Ironman

Ex: She set a personal record in the Ironman, finishing well ahead of her previous time.Elle a établi un record personnel dans l'**Ironman**, terminant bien avant son temps précédent.

the sport of running, riding, skiing, or driving over natural terrain

cross-country, course de fond

cross-country, course de fond

Ex: The cross-country is known for its demanding course.Le **cross-country** est connu pour son parcours exigeant.

a long-distance running race covering a distance of 21.0975 kilometres

demi-marathon, semi-marathon

demi-marathon, semi-marathon

Ex: He set a personal record in the half-marathon last weekend.Il a établi un record personnel lors du **demi-marathon** le week-end dernier.

a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

marathon

marathon

Ex: Running a marathon requires endurance and dedication .Courir un **marathon** nécessite endurance et dévouement.

a long-distance running race longer than the traditional marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers

ultramarathon

ultramarathon

Ex: Sarah set a new personal record in the ultramarathon, finishing in under ten hours .Sarah a établi un nouveau record personnel dans l'**ultramarathon**, terminant en moins de dix heures.
parkour
[nom]

the sport or activity of moving through an area, particularly an urban area, by running, jumping, and climbing over, under, or around different obstacles

parkour

parkour

Ex: Videos showcasing skilled parkour athletes performing impressive stunts often go viral on social media platforms .Les vidéos mettant en scène des athlètes de **parkour** accomplissant des cascades impressionnantes deviennent souvent virales sur les plateformes de médias sociaux.

a high-intensity fitness program that combines various exercises like weightlifting, cardio, and gymnastics

CrossFit

CrossFit

Ex: CrossFit has gained popularity in recent years for its effectiveness in improving strength , endurance , and overall athletic performance , attracting athletes of all ages and fitness levels .
running
[nom]

the action of competing in an athletic event where participants move swiftly on foot, typically on a track

course

course

Ex: Running is a fundamental aspect of many track and field competitions.**Courir** est un aspect fondamental de nombreuses compétitions d'athlétisme.

athletic competitions specifically designed for athletes with physical disabilities

para-athlétisme, athlétisme handisport

para-athlétisme, athlétisme handisport

Ex: His dedication to para-athletics earned him recognition as a Paralympic champion .Sa dévotion pour le **para-athlétisme** lui a valu d'être reconnu comme champion paralympique.

a multisport event comprising swimming, cycling, and running for athletes with physical disabilities

paratriathlon

paratriathlon

Ex: The para triathlon is a challenging test of endurance and skill for athletes with physical disabilities .Le **para triathlon** est un test exigeant d'endurance et de compétence pour les athlètes handicapés physiques.

a competition consisting of ten different sports that takes place over two days

décathlon

décathlon

Ex: He struggled with fatigue during the final events of the decathlon but summoned the strength to finish strong and earn a podium spot .

a combined event consisting of seven track and field events for female athletes

heptathlon, épreuve combinée de sept disciplines d'athlétisme pour athlètes féminines

heptathlon, épreuve combinée de sept disciplines d'athlétisme pour athlètes féminines

Ex: She broke the national record in the heptathlon with an outstanding performance .Elle a battu le record national en **heptathlon** avec une performance exceptionnelle.

an athletic competition with five different events

pentathlon

pentathlon

Ex: Jane is training hard for the upcoming pentathlon.Jane s'entraîne dur pour le prochain **pentathlon**.

a multi-discipline event consisting of four components: running, swimming, shooting, and horse riding

tétrahlon, quadriathlon

tétrahlon, quadriathlon

Ex: The tetrathlon requires athletes to excel in running , swimming , shooting , and horse riding .Le **tétrahlon** exige que les athlètes excellent en course, natation, tir et équitation.
jumping
[nom]

the athletic action or sport of pushing oneself off the ground using one or both legs, often for height or distance

saut

saut

Ex: Jumping tests an athlete's agility and power effectively.**Sauter** teste efficacement l'agilité et la puissance d'un athlète.

a track and field event in which an athlete uses a long, flexible pole to jump over a bar

saut à la perche, saut à la perche

saut à la perche, saut à la perche

Ex: The pole vault is one of the most exciting events to watch in track and field .Le **saut à la perche** est l'une des épreuves les plus excitantes à regarder en athlétisme.

a sport in which participants jump without using any equipment over a horizontal bar that is placed at different heights

an athletic event in which competitors run down a track and jump as far as possible from a takeoff board, aiming to land in a pit filled with sand

saut en longueur, saut de longueur

saut en longueur, saut de longueur

an athletic event in which competitors take three consecutive jumps, consisting of a hop, step, and jump, in order to achieve the greatest distance possible

triple saut, saut triple

triple saut, saut triple

Ex: He was disappointed with his triple jump result , as he had hoped to break the school record .Il était déçu de son résultat au **triple saut**, car il espérait battre le record de l'école.

the events where participants compete by hurling objects such as javelins, shot puts, or discuses for distance or accuracy

sport de lancer, discipline de lancer

sport de lancer, discipline de lancer

Ex: He broke the world record in the javelin throw , showcasing his mastery in the throwing sport.Il a battu le record du monde au lancer de javelot, démontrant sa maîtrise du **sport de lancer**.

an athletic event where athletes spin and release a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle, aiming to achieve the longest distance possible

lancer de marteau, jet de marteau

lancer de marteau, jet de marteau

Ex: He competed against top athletes from around the world in the hammer throw.Il a concouru contre les meilleurs athlètes du monde dans le **lancer de marteau**.

a field event where athletes hurl a heavy discus as far as possible within a designated throwing area

lancer du disque, jet du disque

lancer du disque, jet du disque

Ex: His consistent discus throw performances earned him a spot on the national team .Ses performances constantes en **lancer de disque** lui ont valu une place dans l'équipe nationale.

an athletic field event where competitors throw a heavy metal ball as far as possible within a marked circle

lancer de poids, jet du poids

lancer de poids, jet du poids

Ex: The shot put area is marked off with a special line to measure each athlete 's throw .
javelin
[nom]

a sport or competition in which a light spear is thrown as far as possible

javelot

javelot

the athletic event or technique in track and field where athletes sprint and jump over hurdles set at regular distances along a track

course de haies, saut de haies

course de haies, saut de haies

Ex: The coach focused on improving their hurdling form during training .

a race in which athletes run a distance of 400 meters while clearing hurdles set along the track

400 mètres haies, course de 400 mètres haies

400 mètres haies, course de 400 mètres haies

Ex: She cleared each hurdle smoothly in the 400 meters hurdles, maintaining her lead .Elle a franchi chaque obstacle en douceur dans le **400 mètres haies**, maintenant son avance.

a race where athletes sprint over a series of hurdles spaced 110 meters apart on a track

110 mètres haies, course de 110 mètres haies

110 mètres haies, course de 110 mètres haies

Ex: She won the gold medal in the 110 meters hurdles at the national championships .Elle a remporté la médaille d'or du **110 mètres haies** aux championnats nationaux.
dash
[nom]

a short-distance sprinting race in track and field, typically ranging from 60 meters to 400 meters

course de vitesse, sprint

course de vitesse, sprint

Ex: The dash requires quick acceleration and strong finishing speed .Le **dash** nécessite une accélération rapide et une vitesse de finition forte.

the competitions involving jumping, throwing, or other activities performed on a field, rather than running events

épreuves de champ, concours de sauts et lancers

épreuves de champ, concours de sauts et lancers

Ex: His strength and agility make him a formidable competitor in field events.Sa force et son agilité font de lui un concurrent redoutable dans les **épreuves sur le terrain**.

to move faster in comparison to other things or people

dépasser

dépasser

Ex: The spaceship outstripped all previous speed records .Le vaisseau spatial a **dépassé** tous les records de vitesse précédents.

an individual's highest achievement or performance in a particular activity or event

meilleure performance personnelle, record personnel

meilleure performance personnelle, record personnel

Ex: His personal best in the high jump was unmatched by any of his competitors .Son **meilleur résultat personnel** en saut en hauteur était inégalé par aucun de ses concurrents.

the designated point on a track or field where athletes begin a race or event

ligne de départ, ligne de départ

ligne de départ, ligne de départ

Ex: The official signaled the athletes to get set at the starting line.L'officiel a signalé aux athlètes de se mettre en position sur la **ligne de départ**.

a competitive athletic event held on a designated track, involving various disciplines such as sprints, hurdles, middle-distance, and long-distance running, as well as relays

épreuve sur piste, compétition d'athlétisme sur piste

épreuve sur piste, compétition d'athlétisme sur piste

Ex: She set a new personal record in the 1500-meter track event.Elle a établi un nouveau record personnel dans l'**épreuve sur piste** de 1500 mètres.
relay
[nom]

an athletic race in track and field where teams of runners compete by sequentially passing a baton from one teammate to the next over a set distance

relais, course de relais

relais, course de relais

Ex: The relay is a highly anticipated event in track and field competitions .Le **relais** est un événement très attendu dans les compétitions d'athlétisme.
run
[nom]

a race where participants move swiftly on foot to reach a specific distance or finish line

course, compétition de course

course, compétition de course

Ex: He placed third in the 10 K charity run, raising funds for cancer research .Il a terminé troisième dans la course caritative de 10 km, collectant des fonds pour la recherche sur le cancer.

a track and field event where athletes jump forward from a standing position, aiming for distance rather than height

saut en longueur sans élan, saut en longueur debout

saut en longueur sans élan, saut en longueur debout

Ex: The broad jump event is also known as the long jump in some regions .L'épreuve du **saut en longueur** est également connue sous le nom de saut en longueur dans certaines régions.

a race in which people or animals, typically horses, have to jump over fences, ditches, bushes, etc. in order to finish the race

steeple-chase

steeple-chase

Ex: He excelled in the steeplechase, consistently finishing at the top of his class due to his powerful running and precise jumping abilities .
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