Sports Competitions

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

As a professional athlete, he maintained a strict diet and exercise routine.

related to or associated with the Olympic Games

the best performance or result, or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport

The gymnast achieved a perfect score, setting a new record in the floor exercise event.

the status or title that a person gains by being the best player or team in a competition

The team won the championship after a thrilling final match.

the winner of a competition

She was crowned champion after winning the tennis tournament.

the act of trying to achieve a goal by doing better than others who are also aiming for the same goal

There's intense competition among smartphone manufacturers to release the most innovative devices.

one of the two competitions before the final round

After winning the semifinal, she was excited but nervous about the upcoming final.

an official who is in charge of a game, making sure the rules are obeyed by the players

The referee blew the whistle to signal the end of the match, much to the relief of the exhausted players.

an award made of gold or gold-colored metal, given to the winner of a race or competition to symbolize their victory

He trained for years to earn a gold medal.

a recognition awarded to the second-place finisher in a competition or sporting event

a recognition awarded to the third-place finisher in a competition or sporting event

to approach a specific place, object, or person and move past them

He gave me a smile as he passed.

a number representing the points, goals, etc. a player achieves in a competition or game

Everyone at the party was surprised by the high score in the card game.

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

Our team won the championship after a hard-fought season.

to make a picture of something using a pencil, pen, etc. without coloring it

He drew a cute cat on the paper for his little sister.

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

She lost her hearing as a result of the loud explosion.

to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

The police officer had to shoot to defend against the armed suspect.

to put something or someone in the place of another

Due to allergies, the chef had to substitute dairy with non-dairy alternatives in the dessert.

to try to achieve a better result compared to that of other people or things

Researchers compete to publish their findings in prestigious journals.

to hit a thing or person with the foot

The karate expert kicks the punching bag during training.