Sports - Athletics

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Sports

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

Ex: The team ’s track and field coach emphasized strength and agility .
Ironman [noun]

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

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

Ex: He 's aiming to qualify for the national cross-country .

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

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marathon [noun]

a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

Ex: A sudden injury forced her to withdraw from the marathon .

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

Ex: The ultramarathon took runners through challenging terrain and extreme weather conditions .
parkour [noun]

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

Ex: Safety and technique are paramount in parkour training to prevent injuries and improve agility .
CrossFit [noun]

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

Ex: The CrossFit community fosters a supportive and competitive atmosphere , with members encouraging each other to push beyond their limits and achieve their fitness goals .
running [noun]

the act of competing on foot in a race or track event

Ex: He won the national championship in 100-meter running .

athletic competitions specifically designed for athletes with physical disabilities

Ex: His success in para-athletics has inspired others with disabilities to pursue their athletic dreams .

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

Ex: His dedication to para triathlon has inspired many others with disabilities to take up the sport .

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

Ex: She won the gold medal in the decathlon at the Olympic Games , earning recognition as the world 's greatest all-around athlete .

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

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an athletic competition with five different events

Ex: Jane is training hard for the upcoming pentathlon .

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

Ex: He struggled with the shooting component of the tetrathlon but excelled in the other events .
jumping [noun]

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

Ex: Jumping is both a skill and a test of athleticism in sports .

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

Ex: She trained for months to improve her pole vault technique .

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

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

Ex: During the competition , his triple jump was impressive , covering a long distance on each phase .

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

Ex: The throwing sport requires a combination of strength , technique , and precision .

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

Ex: He adjusted his grip to maximize his distance in the hammer throw .

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

Ex: Her discus throw set a new personal best at the competition .
shot put [noun]

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

Ex: His personal best in shot put is 15 meters , a great achievement for him .
javelin [noun]

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

hurdling [noun]

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

Ex: She excels in hurdling , jumping over obstacles with agility .

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

Ex: His personal best in the 400 meters hurdles earned him a spot on the national team .

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

Ex: She stumbled at the third hurdle during the 110 meters hurdles race .
dash [noun]

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

Ex: He sprinted to victory in the final stretch of the 60-meter dash .

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

Ex: She won gold in multiple field events at the regional championships .

to move faster in comparison to other things or people

Ex: The rabbit quickly outstripped the slower animals in the race .

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

Ex: After months of training , he finally surpassed his personal best in long jump .

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

Ex: He positioned himself carefully at the starting line for the 100-meter sprint .

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

Ex: Spectators gathered to watch the exciting track events at the stadium .
relay [noun]

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

Ex: She passed the baton smoothly during the relay exchange zone .
run [noun]

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

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

Ex: Participants in the decathlon compete in events like the broad jump .

an athletic race, usually 3000 meters, run on a track with barriers and water jumps

Ex: He set a personal best in the steeplechase last weekend .