pattern

Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary - Decathlon

Review

Flashcards

Forms

Spelling

Quiz

Start learning
Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary
decathlon
decathlon
[noun]

a competition consisting of ten different sports that takes place over two days

Ex: He struggled with fatigue during the final events of the decathlon but summoned the strength to finish strong and earn a podium spot .
Close
Sign in
exciting
exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: They 're going on an exciting road trip across the country next summer .
Close
Sign in
sport
sport
[noun]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

Ex: Hockey is an exciting sport played on ice or field , with sticks and a small puck or ball .
Close
Sign in
track and field

a sport that involves various athletic events, including running, jumping, and throwing competitions, that are held on a running track

Ex: The school’s track and field team won several medals at the state championships.
Close
Sign in
different
different
[Adjective]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

Ex: The book had a different ending than she expected .
Close
Sign in
event
event
[noun]

a specific contest or competition within a larger tournament or meet

Ex: The marathon is the most anticipated event of the day .
Close
Sign in
Greek
Greek
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The Greek architecture is admired for its grandeur and complexity.
Close
Sign in
contest
contest
[noun]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

Ex: The chess contest between the two grandmasters lasted for hours .
Close
Sign in
test
test
[noun]

an examination that consists of a set of questions, exercises, or activities to measure someone’s knowledge, skill, or ability

Ex: The teacher will hand out the test papers at the beginning of the class.
Close
Sign in
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 .
Close
Sign in
speed
speed
[noun]

the rate or pace at which something or someone moves

Ex: The runner sprinted with lightning speed toward the finish line , determined to win the race .
Close
Sign in
skill
skill
[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: The athlete 's skill in dribbling and shooting made him a star player on the basketball team .
Close
Sign in
to hold
to hold
[Verb]

to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.

Ex: The CEO held negotiations with potential investors .
Close
Sign in
athlete
athlete
[noun]

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

Ex: The young athlete aspired to represent her country in the Olympics .
Close
Sign in
to compete

to join in a contest or game

Ex: The two teams will compete in the finals tomorrow .
Close
Sign in
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 .
Close
Sign in
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

Close
Sign in
shot put
shot put
[noun]

an athletic field event where competitors throw a heavy metal ball as far as possible within a marked circle

Ex: The shot put area is marked off with a special line to measure each athlete 's throw .
Close
Sign in
high jump
high jump
[noun]

a sport in which participants jump without using any equipment over a horizontal bar that is placed at different heights

Close
Sign in
discus throw

a field event where athletes hurl a heavy discus as far as possible within a designated throwing area

Ex: His consistent discus throw performances earned him a spot on the national team .
Close
Sign in
pole vault

a track and field event in which an athlete uses a long, flexible pole to jump over a bar

Ex: The pole vault is one of the most exciting events to watch in track and field .
Close
Sign in
javelin
javelin
[noun]

a long, spear-like tool used by athletes to throw as far as possible in track and field events

Ex: He chose a lightweight javelin for better control and speed .
Close
Sign in
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 .
Close
Sign in
winner
winner
[noun]

someone who achieves the best results or performs better than other players in a game, sport, or competition

Ex: Being the winner of that scholarship changed her life .
Close
Sign in
famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views .
Close
Sign in
the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: The United States is a country located in North America .
Close
Sign in
United Kingdom

a country in northwest Europe, consisting of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

Ex: The United Kingdom is made up of four countries : England , Scotland , Wales , and Northern Ireland .
Close
Sign in
gold medal

an award made of gold or gold-colored metal, given to the winner of a race or competition to symbolize their victory

Ex: She wore her gold medal during the victory ceremony .
Close
Sign in
similar
similar
[Adjective]

(of two or more things) having qualities in common that are not exactly the same

Ex: The two sisters had similar hairstyles , both wearing their hair in braids .
Close
Sign in
heptathlon

a combined event consisting of seven track and field events for female athletes

Ex: She broke the national record in the heptathlon with an outstanding performance .
Close
Sign in
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.
Close
Sign in
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 .
Close
Sign in
running
running
[noun]

the act of walking in a way that is very fast and both feet are never on the ground at the same time, particularly as a sport

Ex: He set a new personal record during the weekend’s running event.
Close
Sign in
jumping
jumping
[noun]

the athletic action or sport of pushing oneself off the ground using one or both legs, often for height or distance

Ex: Jumping tests an athlete's agility and power effectively.
Close
Sign in
healthy
healthy
[Adjective]

making someone feel well or showing good health

Ex: This smoothie is both delicious and healthy.
Close
Sign in
coach
coach
[noun]

someone who trains a person or team in sport

Ex: Under the guidance of their coach, the badminton team improved tremendously .
Close
Sign in
to improve

to make a person or thing better

Ex: She took workshops to improve her language skills for career advancement .
Close
Sign in
fun
fun
[Adjective]

providing entertainment or amusement

Ex: Riding roller coasters at the theme park is always a fun experience .
Close
Sign in
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 .
Close
Sign in
fan
fan
[noun]

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

Ex: Many fans waited hours to get autographs from their favorite players .
Close
Sign in
competition

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

Ex: The dance competition at the festival was the highlight of the night .
Close
Sign in
excitement

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Ex: The rollercoaster lurched forward , screams of excitement echoing through the park as riders plunged down the first drop .
Close
Sign in
energy
energy
[noun]

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

Ex: The kids expended their energy at the playground .
Close
Sign in
all-around
all-around
[Adjective]

versatile or skilled in many different areas, especially in sports or competitions requiring multiple disciplines

Ex: Her all-around performance in academics and sports earned her a scholarship .
Close
Sign in
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app