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Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary
long jump
long jump
[noun]

an athletic event in which competitors run down a track and jump as far as possible from a takeoff board, aiming to land in a pit filled with sand

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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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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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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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field
field
[noun]

a piece of land used for playing a game or sport on

Ex: After the game, the players left their equipment on the field. 
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ancient
ancient
[Adjective]

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

Ex: She studied ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks in her history class. 
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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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times
times
[noun]

a distinct period of history or culture, or a specific moment or duration of time

Ex: In medieval times, castles were centers of power. 
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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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farther
farther
[Adverb]

at or to a considerable distance, either in time or space

Ex: They walked farther into the forest than before. 
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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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sand
sand
[noun]

a pale brown substance that consists of very small pieces of rock, which is found in deserts, on beaches, etc.

Ex: The children built castles with the soft sand on the beach. 
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pit
pit
[noun]

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

Ex: The workers spent hours digging in the pit to extract the rocks. 
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to measure

to find out the exact size of something or someone

Ex: The tailor regularly measures customers to ensure a perfect fit for their clothes. 
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to land
to land
[Verb]

to arrive and rest on the ground or another surface after being in the air

Ex: The plane lands smoothly on the runway. 
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way
way
[noun]

a procedure or approach used to achieve something

Ex: There are several ways to solve this equation. 
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common
common
[Adjective]

regular and without any exceptional features

Ex: The meeting was filled with common tasks and discussions. 
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method
method
[noun]

a specific way or process of doing something, particularly an established or systematic one

Ex: The scientific method involves systematic observation, measurement, and experimentation. 
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amazing
amazing
[Adjective]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

Ex: The fireworks display was absolutely amazing, lighting up the entire sky. 
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American
American
[Adjective]

relating to the United States or its people

Ex: American football is a popular sport in the United States. 
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to last
to last
[Verb]

to maintain presence over a period

Ex: The concert lasts for two hours, showcasing the band's greatest hits. 
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Soviet Union

a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

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strong
strong
[Adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: He was able to lift the heavy box because he was so strong. 
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coach
coach
[noun]

someone who trains a person or team in sport

Ex: As a dedicated fitness coach, he helped people achieve their health goals. 
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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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fan
fan
[noun]

someone who has a strong interest in and enthusiasm for a particular sport, team, or athlete

Ex: She became a fan of soccer after watching the World Cup. 
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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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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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world record

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

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