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Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary
marathon
marathon
[noun]

a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

Ex: Running a marathon requires endurance and dedication .
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running
running
[Adjective]

performed or carried out while moving on foot

Ex: A running start gave him more momentum for the jump.
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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: I bought tickets to the motorcycle race next month .
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exactly
exactly
[Adverb]

used to indicate that something is completely accurate or correct

Ex: The instructions were followed exactly, resulting in a flawless assembly of the furniture .
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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 cable car travels a distance of 3 kilometers to the mountain peak .
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hard
hard
[Adjective]

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

Ex: Completing a marathon is hard, but many people train hard to achieve this goal .
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achievement

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

Ex: The team celebrated their achievement together .
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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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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: The Greek architecture is admired for its grandeur and complexity.
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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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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: The news of the accident spread quickly through social media .
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battle
battle
[noun]

a fight between opposing armed forces, particularly during a war

Ex: The generals strategized to minimize casualties in the upcoming battle.
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victory
victory
[noun]

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

Ex: The general described the campaign as a decisive victory that shifted the balance of power .
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distance
distance
[noun]

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

Ex: The telescope allowed astronomers to accurately measure the distance to distant galaxies .
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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 die
to die
[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: The soldier sacrificed his life , willing to die for the safety of his comrades .
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to honor
to honor
[Verb]

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

Ex: The school honored the retiring teacher with a heartfelt tribute for her years of dedicated service .
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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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Greece
Greece
[noun]

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

Ex: The Olympic Games originated in Greece.
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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: He dreamed of living in a fairytale castle overlooking the sea .
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royal
royal
[Adjective]

relating to the king or queen or belonging to the monarchy

Ex: The royal chef prepared a special feast for the visiting dignitaries .
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stadium
stadium
[noun]

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

Ex: The stadium's design allows for excellent acoustics , making it a popular choice for both sports events and live music performances .
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city
city
[noun]

a larger and more populated town

Ex: We often take weekend trips to nearby cities for sightseeing and relaxation .
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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 visited Central Park during her trip to New York.
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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: They won the game in the last few seconds with a spectacular goal .
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fun
fun
[Adjective]

providing entertainment or amusement

Ex: Riding roller coasters at the theme park is always a fun experience .
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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: By this time , they have challenged each other in numerous debates .
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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: Right now , the team members are actively training for the upcoming competition .
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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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to prepare

to make a person or thing ready for doing something

Ex: We prepare our camping gear before heading out into the wilderness .
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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: The human body has many different organs, such as the heart, lungs, and liver.
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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: The children love to run around in the park after school.
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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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finish line

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

Ex: She pushed herself to reach the finishing line faster.
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Canada
Canada
[noun]

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

Ex: The Calgary Stampede is a famous rodeo and festival held annually in Alberta , Canada.
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