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track and field

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

Ex: She excels in both sprints and long-distance events in track and field. 
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Ironman
Ironman
[noun]

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

Ex: Completing an Ironman is a remarkable accomplishment for any athlete. 
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cross-country

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

Ex: The team is training hard for the upcoming cross-country. 
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half marathon

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

Ex: Her goal is to run a half-marathon in every state. 
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marathon
marathon
[noun]

a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

Ex: She trained for months to run her first marathon. 
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ultramarathon

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

Ex: She trained for months to prepare for her first ultramarathon. 
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parkour
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: Parkour is a physical discipline where practitioners move through their environment with fluidity, using techniques like running, jumping, and climbing. 
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CrossFit
CrossFit
[noun]

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

Ex: She joined a CrossFit gym to challenge herself and improve her overall fitness level, pushing through intense workouts that combined strength training and conditioning. 
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running
running
[noun]

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

Ex: She specializes in long-distance running. 
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para-athletics

athletic competitions specifically designed for athletes with physical disabilities

Ex: She aspires to represent her country in para-athletics at the upcoming Paralympic Games. 
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para triathlon

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

Ex: She trained rigorously for the para triathlon, focusing on all three disciplines. 
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decathlon
decathlon
[noun]

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

Ex: He trained tirelessly for the decathlon, preparing for the grueling schedule of events that included sprinting, jumping, throwing, and endurance races. 
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heptathlon

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

Ex: The heptathlon includes events such as the 100m hurdles and high jump. 
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pentathlon

an athletic competition with five different events

Ex: The pentathlon includes running, swimming, fencing, equestrian, and shooting. 
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tetrathlon

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

Ex: The tetrathlon challenges athletes both physically and mentally. 
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jumping
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 events are a thrilling part of track and field competitions. 
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pole vault

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

Ex: The athlete cleared the bar with ease during the pole vault competition. 
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high jump
high jump
[noun]

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

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long jump
long jump
[noun]

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

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triple jump

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: The athlete practiced his triple jump technique every day to improve his distance. 
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throwing sport

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

Ex: Javelin throw is a popular throwing sport in track and field competitions. 
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hammer throw

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 trained tirelessly to perfect his technique in the hammer throw. 
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discus throw

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

Ex: She focused on her footwork to enhance her discus throw distance. 
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shot put
shot put
[noun]

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

Ex: She practiced her shot put technique every day to improve her strength and distance. 
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javelin
javelin
[noun]

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

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hurdling
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: He set a new school record in the 110-meter hurdling. 
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400 meters hurdles

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

Ex: She trained tirelessly for the 400 meters hurdles event, focusing on both speed and technique. 
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110 meters hurdles

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

Ex: He specializes in the 110 meters hurdles and holds several national records. 
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dash
dash
[noun]

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

Ex: She won the 100-meter dash at the regional championships. 
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field events

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

Ex: He excels in both track and field events, particularly the long jump. 
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to outstrip

to move faster in comparison to other things or people

Ex: The athlete outstripped all his competitors in the final race. 
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personal best

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

Ex: She set a new personal best in the 100-meter sprint, shaving off milliseconds from her previous time. 
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starting line

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

Ex: Athletes lined up at the starting line, ready for the race to begin. 
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track event

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: She excelled in the 800-meter track event, winning by a wide margin. 
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relay
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: His team won the 4x100 meter relay at the championship meet. 
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run
run
[noun]

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

Ex: She trained for months for the 5K charity run in her community. 
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broad jump

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

Ex: He set a new personal record in the broad jump at the track meet. 
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steeplechase

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

Ex: She specializes in the 3000 m steeplechase event. 
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