Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary - Cross-Country Running
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a type of race that takes place on natural outdoor surfaces such as fields, hills, and woods
the sport of running, riding, skiing, or driving over natural terrain
providing entertainment or amusement
a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession
originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans
the surface layer of earth that is solid and people walk on
a plant with thin, short, and green upright leaves, commonly found in gardens, parks, etc.
a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape
a competition between people, vehicles, animals, etc. to find out which one is the fastest and finishes first
a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing
a piece of land used for playing a game or sport on
a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs
a course that is used for racing, usually round, and with multiple lanes
(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts
the outer part or top layer of something that you can touch or see
the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe
approved, authorized, or carried out by a recognized authority
a place where children learn things from teachers
a group of sports players, their manager, and staff such as a soccer or baseball club
a group of people who compete against another group in a sport or game
the length of the space that is between two places or points
a secondary school typically including grades 9 through 12
a unit for measuring length that is equal to 1000 meters or approximately 0.62 miles
a university in which students can study up to a bachelor's degree after graduation from school
a unit for measuring length that is equal to 1000 meters or approximately 0.62 miles
a fully grown man or woman
the general condition of a person's mind or body
healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet
having a lot of physical power
our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together
clean and natural air from outside that feels good to breathe
known by a lot of people
a country in North America that has 50 states
someone who trains a person or team in sport
| Key Track and Field Events Vocabulary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinting | Middle-distance Running | Long-distance Running | Marathon |
| Hurdling | Steeplechase | Relay Race | Long Jump |
| Triple Jump | High Jump | Pole Vault | Shot Put |
| Decathlon | Discus Throw | Heptathlon | Race Walking |
| Road Running | Hammer Throw | Javelin Throw | Cross-Country Running |
