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Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary - Long-distance Running

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Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary
long-distance running

a sustained period of continuous running at a moderate to high intensity

Ex: His dedication to long-distance running earned him a spot on the national team .
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sprint
sprint
[noun]

a type of running in which one runs full speed in a short distance

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common
common
[Adjective]

frequently found, happening, or seen

Ex: It 's common to see tourists in the city during the summer .
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meter
meter
[noun]

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

Ex: The hiking trail is marked every 100 meters for navigation .
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stamina
stamina
[noun]

the mental or physical strength that makes one continue doing something hard for a long time

Ex: The long hours of rehearsals tested the dancers ' stamina, but they delivered a flawless performance .
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history
history
[noun]

a description of a past event available in the form of a writing or recorded voice

Ex: They recorded the history of the company for future generations .
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to travel
to travel
[Verb]

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

Ex: We decided to travel by plane to reach our destination faster.
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modern
modern
[Adjective]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

Ex: The documentary examines challenges facing modern society .
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the Olympic Games

a global sporting event held every four years, where athletes from around the world compete in various sports for medals

Ex: The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games is a spectacle of culture and sport .
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training
training
[noun]

the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job

Ex: Military training prepares soldiers for various combat scenarios.
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runner
runner
[noun]

a person who runs as a sport or hobby

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great
great
[Adjective]

exceptionally large in degree or amount

Ex: His great enthusiasm for the project was evident in every meeting .
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tired
tired
[Adjective]

needing to sleep or rest because of not having any more energy

Ex: The toddler was too tired to finish his dinner .
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to include

to make someone or something become part of something such as a whole

Ex: The research study needs to include participants from different ethnicities .
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every day
every day
[Adverb]

in a way that occurs on each day without exception

Ex: I write in my journal every day to reflect on my thoughts and experiences .
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healthy
healthy
[Adjective]

making someone feel well or showing good health

Ex: This smoothie is both delicious and healthy.
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to drink
to drink
[Verb]

to put water, coffee, or other type of liquid inside of our body through our mouth

Ex: My parents always drink orange juice for breakfast .
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views .
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world record

the best performance ever achieved in a particular sport, activity, or field

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United Kingdom

a country in northwest Europe, consisting of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

Ex: The United Kingdom is made up of four countries : England , Scotland , Wales , and Northern Ireland .
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regular
regular
[Adjective]

following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals

Ex: The store has regular business hours , opening at 9 AM and closing at 5 PM .
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: The important issue at hand is ensuring the safety of the workers .
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workout
workout
[noun]

a session of physical exercise or practice meant to improve or maintain health, fitness, or strength

Ex: Despite the cold weather , they committed to an outdoor workout, knowing the fresh air would be invigorating .
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Ancient Greek

the Greek language prior to the Roman Empire

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soldier
soldier
[noun]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

Ex: The soldier polished his boots until they shone .
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marathon
marathon
[noun]

a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

Ex: Running a marathon requires endurance and dedication .
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athens
athens
[noun]

the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)

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to collapse

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

Ex: The ancient tower collapsed under the weight of the snow .
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personal
personal
[Adjective]

only relating or belonging to one person

Ex: The artist 's studio was filled with personal artwork and creative projects .
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challenge
challenge
[noun]

a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test

Ex: The puzzle provided a fun challenge for everyone at the party .
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