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Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary - Marathon

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Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary
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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running
running
[Adjective]

performed or carried out while moving on foot

Ex: The team completed a running drill to improve endurance. 
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race
race
[noun]

a competition between people, vehicles, animals, etc. to find out which one is the fastest and finishes first

Ex: My brother won a medal in the bicycle race. 
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exactly
exactly
[Adverb]

used to indicate that something is completely accurate or correct

Ex: The answer to the math problem was exactly 42. 
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kilometer
kilometer
[noun]

a unit for measuring length that is equal to 1000 meters or approximately 0.62 miles

Ex: The marathon route spans 42.195 kilometers. 
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hard
hard
[Adjective]

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

Ex: Learning to play the piano at a professional level is hard and requires years of practice. 
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achievement

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

Ex: He beamed with pride as he recounted his achievement of climbing the highest peak in the country. 
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history
history
[noun]

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

Ex: The book contains the history of ancient Egypt. 
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Ancient Greek

the Greek language prior to the Roman Empire

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Greek
Greek
[Adjective]

belonging or relating to Greece, its people, or its language

Ex: Greek cuisine is well-known for its fresh and flavorful dishes. 
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soldier
soldier
[noun]

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

Ex: Every soldier must undergo rigorous training. 
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athens
athens
[noun]

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

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news
news
[noun]

newly received information about recent and important events

Ex: I heard some exciting news about a job opportunity. 
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battle
battle
[noun]

a fight between opposing armed forces, particularly during a war

Ex: The decisive battle changed the course of the war. 
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victory
victory
[noun]

the success that is achieved in a competition, game, war, etc.

Ex: The team celebrated its victory. 
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distance
distance
[noun]

the length of the space that is between two places or points

Ex: The distance between New York City and Los Angeles is over 2,700 miles. 
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tired
tired
[Adjective]

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

Ex: After a long day at work, he felt extremely tired. 
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to die
to die
[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: Unfortunately, her pet fish died after being in poor health for a week. 
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to honor
to honor
[Verb]

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

Ex: Families may honor their heritage by preserving and passing down cultural traditions. 
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modern
modern
[Adjective]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

Ex: Advances in modern medicine have greatly improved life expectancy. 
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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: Athletes trained for years to qualify for the Olympic Games. 
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Greece
Greece
[noun]

a country with a long history and rich culture located in South Eastern Europe and Northern Mediterranean Sea

Ex: Greece is famous for its historical sites and beautiful islands. 
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London
London
[noun]

the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, situated in the southeastern region of the country

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castle
castle
[noun]

a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives

Ex: They toured the ancient castle, exploring its grand halls and secret passages. 
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royal
royal
[Adjective]

relating to the king or queen or belonging to the monarchy

Ex: The royal palace was adorned with opulent decorations for the grand reception. 
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stadium
stadium
[noun]

a very large, often roofless, structure where sports events, etc. are held for an audience

Ex: The new stadium was packed with fans, all eagerly awaiting the kickoff of the championship football game. 
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city
city
[noun]

a larger and more populated town

Ex: She enjoys exploring the city's parks and landmarks on weekends. 
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Boston
Boston
[noun]

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

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New York
New York
[noun]

a city in New York State, USA, that is the most populated city in America and is famous for its Statue of Liberty

Ex: She dreams of visiting New York to see Times Square. 
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Tokyo
Tokyo
[noun]

the capital city of Japan, best known for its advanced technology, fashion, food, and entertainment

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to win
to win
[Verb]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

Ex: Our team won the championship after a hard-fought season. 
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fun
fun
[Adjective]

providing entertainment or amusement

Ex: The fun day at the amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement. 
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to challenge

to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

Ex: She challenges her colleagues to a friendly chess match every Friday. 
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to train
to train
[Verb]

to be taught the skills for a particular job or activity through instruction and practice over time

Ex: Employees train regularly to stay updated on industry standards. 
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources. 
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to prepare

to make a person or thing ready for doing something

Ex: He prepares his outfit the night before to save time in the morning. 
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mind
mind
[noun]

knowledge and intellectual ability

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body
body
[noun]

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

Ex: She enjoys yoga because it helps her connect with her body and find inner balance. 
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to run
to run
[Verb]

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

Ex: When he heard the news, he ran home in a hurry. 
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healthy
healthy
[Adjective]

making someone feel well or showing good health

Ex: A good night's sleep is necessary for staying healthy. 
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finish line

a marking or line indicating the end of a race or competition

Ex: The runner crossed the finish line first. 
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Canada
Canada
[noun]

the second largest country in the world that is in the northern part of North America

Ex: Canada celebrates its national day, Canada Day, on July 1st. 
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