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Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary
athlete
athlete
[noun]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

Ex: As a professional athlete, he maintained a strict diet and exercise routine. 
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world record

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

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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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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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barrier
barrier
[noun]

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

Ex: Language can be a barrier to effective communication. 
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hurdle
hurdle
[noun]

a light, movable barrier that competitors must jump over in certain races

Ex: The runner cleared the first hurdle effortlessly. 
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to place
to place
[Verb]

to lay or put something somewhere

Ex: She decided to place the vase of flowers on the dining table as a centerpiece. 
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evenly
evenly
[Adverb]

in equal amounts or quantities

Ex: The cake was cut evenly into eight pieces. 
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track
track
[noun]

a course that is used for racing, usually round, and with multiple lanes

Ex: The athletes warmed up on the track before the race. 
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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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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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England
England
[noun]

the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe

Ex: England is famous for its historic sites, including Stonehenge and the Tower of London. 
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official
official
[Adjective]

approved, authorized, or carried out by a recognized authority

Ex: The official statement was released by the government spokesperson. 
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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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common
common
[Adjective]

frequently found, happening, or seen

Ex: It’s common for people to exchange holiday gifts with friends and family. 
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meter
meter
[noun]

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

Ex: The length of the room is 5 meters. 
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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 practice

to do or play something many times to become good at it

Ex: Musicians regularly practice their instruments to improve their skills. 
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smoothly
smoothly
[Adverb]

easily and without any difficulty or disruptions

Ex: The negotiations progressed smoothly, without any major setbacks. 
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quickly
quickly
[Adverb]

with a lot of speed

Ex: She finished the race quickly, crossing the finish line first. 
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speed
speed
[noun]

the rate or pace at which something or someone moves

Ex: The cheetah is known for its incredible speed, reaching up to 70 miles per hour in short bursts. 
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strength
strength
[noun]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

Ex: Her strength of character helped her overcome many challenges in life. 
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technique
technique
[noun]

skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity

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energy
energy
[noun]

the physical and mental strength required for activity, work, etc.

Ex: After studying all night, he had no energy left for the exam. 
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exciting
exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: It was exciting to see dolphins while we were on the boat. 
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focused
focused
[Adjective]

paying close attention and concentrating on a specific goal, activity, or task

Ex: Despite the distractions, she remained focused on her studies. 
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to time
to time
[Verb]

to measure how long an event, action, or someone performing an action takes

Ex: She timed her speech to ensure it fit within the allotted slot. 
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perfectly
perfectly
[Adverb]

in the best possible way

Ex: The dress fits her perfectly. 
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mistake
mistake
[noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: Recognizing and admitting your mistakes is the first step toward personal growth. 
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to slow down

to make something go at a slower speed or pace

Ex: The manager decided to slow the production process down to address quality concerns. 
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competition

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The annual chess competition draws players from around the world. 
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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event
event
[noun]

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

Ex: The annual charity event raised thousands of dollars for the local community center. 
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high school

a secondary school typically including grades 9 through 12

Ex: High school is a pivotal time in a teenager's life, as it not only focuses on academic achievement but also on personal growth and social development. 
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college
college
[noun]

a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school

Ex: After completing high school, Sarah decided to attend a prestigious college to pursue her dream of becoming a biologist. 
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international
international
[Adjective]

happening in or between more than one country

Ex: He is an international student studying in a university abroad. 
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