Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary - Race Walking
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a long-distance athletic event where competitors must maintain contact with the ground and keep their leading leg straight
unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality
a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession
a sport that involves various athletic events, including running, jumping, and throwing competitions, that are held on a running track
related to the most recent time or to the present time
a global sporting event held every four years, where athletes from around the world compete in various sports for medals
different or better than what is normal
a straight, flat tool typically made of wood, plastic, or metal, used for measuring and drawing straight lines
the surface layer of earth that is solid and people walk on
not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.
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
the length of the space that is between two places or points
a unit for measuring length that is equal to 1000 meters or approximately 0.62 miles
a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along
a course that is used for racing, usually round, and with multiple lanes
the general condition of a person's mind or body
healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet
the body part that pushes the blood to go to all parts of our body
each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe
to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone
causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands
our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together
known by a lot of people
the action or process of reaching a particular thing
a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower
to complete a race or competition in a specified position or rank
the biggest country in East Asia
the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it
the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job
a specific method of carrying out an activity that requires special skills
