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Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary - Steeplechase

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Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary
steeplechase

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

Ex: Many middle-distance runners transition to the steeplechase for variety .
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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: The special occasion called for a celebration with family and friends .
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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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to jump
to jump
[Verb]

to push yourself off the ground or away from something and up into the air by using your legs and feet

Ex: They jumped off the diving board into the pool.
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barrier
barrier
[noun]

a physical structure or obstacle that is used to block or restrict access to a certain area, preventing passage or providing security

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water
water
[noun]

a liquid with no smell, taste, or color, that falls from the sky as rain, and is used for washing, cooking, drinking, etc.

Ex: The swimmer jumped into the pool and splashed water everywhere .
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pit
pit
[noun]

a large hole in the ground where stones, minerals, or other materials are removed

Ex: Trucks carried loads of gravel from the pit to the factory .
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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 mix
to mix
[Verb]

to combine or intertwine two different aspects or activities that are typically kept separate

Ex: The architectural design mixes traditional materials with innovative techniques .
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to splash
to splash
[Verb]

to intentionally disperse a liquid, causing it to spatter in various directions

Ex: The swimmer emerged from the pool and splashed water onto the hot pavement .
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England
England
[noun]

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

Ex: London , the capital city of England, is a bustling metropolis with iconic landmarks such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace .
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to inspire

to make something happen or be created by giving rise to ideas

Ex: The ancient texts inspired a deep understanding of the universe in those who studied them .
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horse racing

a sport in which riders race against each other with their horses

Ex: We ’re planning to attend the horse racing festival next month .
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church
church
[noun]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

Ex: He volunteered at the church's soup kitchen to help feed the homeless .
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steeple
steeple
[noun]

a tall and pointed tower on a church, often topped by a spire

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fence
fence
[noun]

a structure like a wall, made of wire, wood, etc. that is placed around an area or a piece of land

Ex: The roses look beautiful along the fence line.
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stream
stream
[noun]

a continuous movement of a fluid, such as water, in a particular direction

Ex: A stream of oil flowed from the broken pipe , causing environmental concerns .
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official
official
[Adjective]

approved, authorized, or carried out by a recognized authority

Ex: The official logo of the organization was displayed prominently on the website .
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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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track
track
[noun]

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

Ex: The school installed a new track for their athletics program .
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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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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 practice

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

Ex: The tennis player practiced serving and volleying for hours to refine their game before the tournament .
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smoothly
smoothly
[Adverb]

easily and without any difficulty or disruptions

Ex: He smoothly transitioned from one topic to another .
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quickly
quickly
[Adverb]

with a lot of speed

Ex: The river flowed quickly after heavy rainfall .
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without
without
[preposition]

used to indicate that a person or thing does not have something or someone

Ex: She sang without music .
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to slow down

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

Ex: The train started to slow down as it reached the station .
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to build
to build
[Verb]

to become more intense or powerful over a period of time

Ex: The pressure began to build as the deadline drew nearer .
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strength
strength
[noun]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

Ex: The company 's financial strength enabled it to withstand economic downturns .
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endurance
endurance
[noun]

the capacity to withstand difficult or unpleasant circumstances without giving up

Ex: The athlete 's endurance allowed her to finish the race despite feeling exhausted halfway through .
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tough
tough
[Adjective]

difficult to achieve or deal with

Ex: Balancing work and family responsibilities can be tough for working parents .
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to watch
to watch
[Verb]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

Ex: I will watch the game tomorrow with my friends .
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exciting
exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: They 're going on an exciting road trip across the country next summer .
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focused
focused
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He was focused on achieving his fitness goals, dedicating himself to regular workouts.
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mistake
mistake
[noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: A culture that encourages risk-taking and learning from mistakes fosters innovation and creativity .
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world record

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

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to fall
to fall
[Verb]

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Ex: The leaves fall from the trees in autumn .
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world record

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

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