Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary - Hammer Throw
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an athletic event where athletes spin and release a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle, aiming to achieve the longest distance possible
a specific method of carrying out an activity that requires special skills
the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong
the ability to maintain a steady position or posture, preventing falling or tipping
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
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
the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters
a country in the Central Europe near the Baltic Sea
the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job
having a lot of physical power
someone who trains a person or team in sport
to make a person or thing better
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
the physical and mental strength required for activity, work, etc.
the ability to control or have an effect on things or people
a unit of measuring weight equal to 2.20 pounds or 1000 grams
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
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
to join in a contest or game
to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand
having a lot of weight and not easy to move or pick up
a round object that is used in games and sports, such as soccer, basketball, bowling, etc.
to physically connect or fasten something to another thing
a long and thin piece of metal that carries an electric current
a tool with a metal head and a handle, used for striking nails, etc.
a completely round, plain shape
to turn around over and over very fast
our purpose or desired result
