Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary - Discus Throw
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a field event where athletes hurl a heavy discus as far as possible within a designated throwing area
providing entertainment or amusement
a specific contest or competition within a larger tournament or meet
a sport that involves various athletic events, including running, jumping, and throwing competitions, that are held on a running track
a description of a past event available in the form of a writing or recorded voice
related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone
a global sporting event held every four years, where athletes from around the world compete in various sports for medals
a country with a long history and rich culture located in South Eastern Europe and Northern Mediterranean Sea
a global sporting event held every four years, where athletes from around the world compete in various sports for medals
to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand
a completely round, plain shape
our purpose or desired result
to the greatest distance in space or time (`farthest' is used more often than `furthest' in this physical sense)
a specific method of carrying out an activity that requires special skills
the ability to maintain a steady position or posture, preventing falling or tipping
the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong
to let go of something being held
to do or play something many times to become good at it
having more of a good quality
an ability to do something well, especially after training
located in or coming from the east
a country located in central Europe, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and thriving economy
the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters
having a lot of physical power
a specific method of carrying out an activity that requires special skills
someone who trains a person or team in sport
to make a person or thing better
a helpful suggestion or a piece of advice
information, criticism, or advice about a person's performance, a new product, etc. intended for improvement
to turn around over and over very fast
making us feel interested, happy, and energetic
to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time
someone who has a strong interest in and enthusiasm for a particular sport, team, or athlete
an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other
