Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Athletics
Here you will learn some English words about athletics, such as "league", "pitch", "ring", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.
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any sport involving running, jumping, throwing and other forms of exertion, typically performed competitively
a series of sporting games in which teams or players compete against different rivals in different rounds until only one remains and that is the winner
a group of sports clubs or players who compete against each other and are put together based on the points they have gained through the season
a flat ground prepared and marked for playing particular sports, such as soccer
a competition in which the best player or team is chosen
a person who watches sport competitions closely
any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.
an official who is in charge of a game, making sure the rules are obeyed by the players
(baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the umpire calls within the strike zone
to try to take the ball from the players of the other team, usually by forcing them down, in sports such as American football or rugby
(in sports) the players who try to not allow the opposing team to score; the position or role of these players on the field
(of two players or teams) to finish a game or competition with even scores
when neither player is able to win the game, typically because there are no more legal moves available or because both players agree to a draw
an act in a sport that is against the rules and is not allowed
(in sport or law) used to show that two sides or teams are against each other
a sporting contest typically consisting of swimming, cycling, and running taking place in three different events
an athlete who is trained to perform gymnastics, especially in a competition
an object that is awarded to the winner of a competition
the use of drugs by an athlete or racehorse in a competition in order to improve their performance
a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers
a sport that involves various athletic events, including running, jumping, and throwing competitions, that are held on a running track
