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

atletica

atletica

Ex: The schooltrack and field team won several medals at the state championships .
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Ironman
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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.Ha stabilito un record personale nell'**Ironman**, finendo molto prima del suo tempo precedente.
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cross-country
[sostantivo]

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

cross-country, corsa campestre

cross-country, corsa campestre

Ex: The cross-country is known for its demanding course.Il **cross-country** è noto per il suo percorso impegnativo.
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half marathon
[sostantivo]

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

mezza maratona, semimaratona

mezza maratona, semimaratona

Ex: He set a personal record in the half-marathon last weekend.Ha stabilito un record personale nella **mezza maratona** lo scorso fine settimana.
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marathon
[sostantivo]

a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

maratona

maratona

Ex: Running a marathon requires endurance and dedication .Correre una **maratona** richiede resistenza e dedizione.
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ultramarathon
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a long-distance running race longer than the traditional marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers

ultramaratona

ultramaratona

Ex: Sarah set a new personal record in the ultramarathon, finishing in under ten hours .Sarah ha stabilito un nuovo record personale nell'**ultramaratona**, finendo in meno di dieci ore.
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parkour
[sostantivo]

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 .I video che mostrano abili atleti di **parkour** eseguire acrobazie impressionanti spesso diventano virali sulle piattaforme dei social media.
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CrossFit
[sostantivo]

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 .
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running
[sostantivo]

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

corsa

corsa

Ex: Running is a fundamental aspect of many track and field competitions.**Correre** è un aspetto fondamentale di molte competizioni di atletica leggera.
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para-athletics
[sostantivo]

athletic competitions specifically designed for athletes with physical disabilities

para-atletica, atletica paralimpica

para-atletica, atletica paralimpica

Ex: His dedication to para-athletics earned him recognition as a Paralympic champion .La sua dedizione al **para-atletica** gli è valsa il riconoscimento di campione paralimpico.
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para triathlon
[sostantivo]

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 .Il **para triathlon** è una prova impegnativa di resistenza e abilità per atleti con disabilità fisiche.
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decathlon
[sostantivo]

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

decathlon

decathlon

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

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

eptathlon, gara combinata di sette eventi di atletica leggera per atlete femminili

eptathlon, gara combinata di sette eventi di atletica leggera per atlete femminili

Ex: She broke the national record in the heptathlon with an outstanding performance .Ha battuto il record nazionale nell'**eptathlon** con una performance eccezionale.
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pentathlon
[sostantivo]

an athletic competition with five different events

pentathlon, gara di pentathlon

pentathlon, gara di pentathlon

Ex: Jane is training hard for the upcoming pentathlon.Jane si sta allenando duramente per il prossimo **pentathlon**.
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tetrathlon
[sostantivo]

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

tetrathlon, quadriathlon

tetrathlon, quadriathlon

Ex: The tetrathlon requires athletes to excel in running , swimming , shooting , and horse riding .Il **tetrathlon** richiede che gli atleti eccellano nella corsa, nel nuoto, nel tiro a segno e nell'equitazione.
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jumping
[sostantivo]

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

salto

salto

Ex: Jumping tests an athlete's agility and power effectively.**Saltare** testa efficacemente l'agilità e la potenza di un atleta.
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pole vault
[sostantivo]

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

salto con l'asta

salto con l'asta

Ex: The pole vault is one of the most exciting events to watch in track and field .Il **salto con l'asta** è uno degli eventi più emozionanti da guardare nell'atletica leggera.
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high jump
[sostantivo]

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

salto in alto

salto in alto

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long jump
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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

salto in lungo

salto in lungo

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triple jump
[sostantivo]

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

salto triplo

salto triplo

Ex: He was disappointed with his triple jump result , as he had hoped to break the school record .Era deluso del suo risultato nel **salto triplo**, poiché sperava di battere il record della scuola.
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throwing sport
[sostantivo]

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

sport di lancio, disciplina di lancio

sport di lancio, disciplina di lancio

Ex: He broke the world record in the javelin throw , showcasing his mastery in the throwing sport.Ha battuto il record mondiale nel lancio del giavellotto, dimostrando la sua padronanza nello **sport di lancio**.
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hammer throw
[sostantivo]

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

lancio del martello, getto del martello

lancio del martello, getto del martello

Ex: He competed against top athletes from around the world in the hammer throw.Ha gareggiato contro i migliori atleti del mondo nel **lancio del martello**.
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discus throw
[sostantivo]

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

lancio del disco, getto del disco

lancio del disco, getto del disco

Ex: His consistent discus throw performances earned him a spot on the national team .Le sue costanti prestazioni nel **lancio del disco** gli hanno valso un posto nella squadra nazionale.
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shot put
[sostantivo]

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

colpo messo

colpo messo

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

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

giavellotto

giavellotto

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hurdling
[sostantivo]

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

corsa ad ostacoli, salto degli ostacoli

corsa ad ostacoli, salto degli ostacoli

Ex: The coach focused on improving their hurdling form during training .
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400 meters hurdles
[sostantivo]

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

400 metri ostacoli, corsa dei 400 metri ostacoli

400 metri ostacoli, corsa dei 400 metri ostacoli

Ex: She cleared each hurdle smoothly in the 400 meters hurdles, maintaining her lead .Ha superato ogni ostacolo senza problemi nei **400 metri ostacoli**, mantenendo il suo vantaggio.
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110 meters hurdles
[sostantivo]

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

110 metri ostacoli, corsa a ostacoli di 110 metri

110 metri ostacoli, corsa a ostacoli di 110 metri

Ex: She won the gold medal in the 110 meters hurdles at the national championships .Ha vinto la medaglia d'oro nei **110 metri ostacoli** ai campionati nazionali.
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dash
[sostantivo]

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

corsa veloce, sprint

corsa veloce, sprint

Ex: The dash requires quick acceleration and strong finishing speed .Il **dash** richiede una rapida accelerazione e una forte velocità di arrivo.
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field events
[sostantivo]

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

gare di campo, concorsi di salti e lanci

gare di campo, concorsi di salti e lanci

Ex: His strength and agility make him a formidable competitor in field events.La sua forza e agilità lo rendono un avversario formidabile nelle **gare di campo**.
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to move faster in comparison to other things or people

superare

superare

Ex: The spaceship outstripped all previous speed records .L'astronave ha **superato** tutti i precedenti record di velocità.
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personal best
[sostantivo]

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

miglior risultato personale, record personale

miglior risultato personale, record personale

Ex: His personal best in the high jump was unmatched by any of his competitors .Il suo **record personale** nel salto in alto non è stato eguagliato da nessuno dei suoi concorrenti.
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starting line
[sostantivo]

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

linea di partenza, linea di inizio

linea di partenza, linea di inizio

Ex: The official signaled the athletes to get set at the starting line.L'ufficiale ha segnalato agli atleti di mettersi in posizione sulla **linea di partenza**.
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track event
[sostantivo]

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

gara su pista, evento di atletica su pista

gara su pista, evento di atletica su pista

Ex: She set a new personal record in the 1500-meter track event.Ha stabilito un nuovo record personale nella **gara su pista** dei 1500 metri.
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relay
[sostantivo]

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

relè

relè

Ex: The relay is a highly anticipated event in track and field competitions .La **staffetta** è un evento molto atteso nelle competizioni di atletica leggera.
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run
[sostantivo]

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

corsa, gara di corsa

corsa, gara di corsa

Ex: He placed third in the 10 K charity run, raising funds for cancer research .Si è piazzato terzo nella **corsa** di beneficenza di 10K, raccogliendo fondi per la ricerca sul cancro.
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broad jump
[sostantivo]

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

salto in lungo da fermo, salto in lungo senza rincorsa

salto in lungo da fermo, salto in lungo senza rincorsa

Ex: The broad jump event is also known as the long jump in some regions .L'evento del **salto in lungo** è anche conosciuto come salto in lungo in alcune regioni.
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steeplechase
[sostantivo]

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

corsa ad ostacoli

corsa ad ostacoli

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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