Athletics

a sport that involves various athletic events, including running, jumping, and throwing competitions, that are held on a running track

She excels in both sprints and long-distance events in track and field.

a strong man of exceptional physical endurance

away from the roads and tracks and across the countryside

a long-distance running race covering a distance of 21.0975 kilometres

Her goal is to run a half-marathon in every state.

a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

She trained for months to run her first marathon.

a long-distance running race longer than the traditional marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers

She trained for months to prepare for her first ultramarathon.

the sport or activity of moving through an area, particularly an urban area, by running, jumping, and climbing over, under, or around different obstacles

Parkour is a physical discipline where practitioners move through their environment with fluidity, using techniques like running, jumping, and climbing.

a high-intensity fitness program that combines various exercises like weightlifting, cardio, and gymnastics

She joined a CrossFit gym to challenge herself and improve her overall fitness level, pushing through intense workouts that combined strength training and conditioning.

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

When he heard the news, he ran home in a hurry.

athletic competitions specifically designed for athletes with physical disabilities

She aspires to represent her country in para-athletics at the upcoming Paralympic Games.

a multisport event comprising swimming, cycling, and running for athletes with physical disabilities

She trained rigorously for the para triathlon, focusing on all three disciplines.

a competition consisting of ten different sports that takes place over two days

He trained tirelessly for the decathlon, preparing for the grueling schedule of events that included sprinting, jumping, throwing, and endurance races.

a combined event consisting of seven track and field events for female athletes

The heptathlon includes events such as the 100m hurdles and high jump.

an athletic competition with five different events

The pentathlon includes running, swimming, fencing, equestrian, and shooting.

a multi-discipline event consisting of four components: running, swimming, shooting, and horse riding

The tetrathlon challenges athletes both physically and mentally.

to push yourself off the ground or away from something and up into the air by using your legs and feet

He jumped over the puddle to avoid getting his shoes wet.

a track and field event in which an athlete uses a long, flexible pole to jump over a bar

The athlete cleared the bar with ease during the pole vault competition.

a sport in which participants jump without using any equipment over a horizontal bar that is placed at different heights

the act of jumping as far as possible from a running start

an athletic event in which competitors take three consecutive jumps, consisting of a hop, step, and jump, in order to achieve the greatest distance possible

The athlete practiced his triple jump technique every day to improve his distance.

the events where participants compete by hurling objects such as javelins, shot puts, or discuses for distance or accuracy

Javelin throw is a popular throwing sport in track and field competitions.

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

He trained tirelessly to perfect his technique in the hammer throw.

a field event where athletes hurl a heavy discus as far as possible within a designated throwing area

She focused on her footwork to enhance her discus throw distance.

an athletic field event where competitors throw a heavy metal ball as far as possible within a marked circle

She practiced her shot put technique every day to improve her strength and distance.

a long, spear-like tool used by athletes to throw as far as possible in track and field events

The athlete gripped the javelin tightly before his throw.

a light, movable barrier that competitors must jump over in certain races

The runner cleared the first hurdle effortlessly.

a race in which athletes run a distance of 400 meters while clearing hurdles set along the track

She trained tirelessly for the 400 meters hurdles event, focusing on both speed and technique.

a race where athletes sprint over a series of hurdles spaced 110 meters apart on a track

He specializes in the 110 meters hurdles and holds several national records.

to run or move quickly and suddenly, often with great force or urgency

The rabbit frequently dashes across the meadow, avoiding predators with its swift movements.

the competitions involving jumping, throwing, or other activities performed on a field, rather than running events

He excels in both track and field events, particularly the long jump.

to posses or reach a higher level of skill, success, value, or quantity than another person or thing

His talent for music quickly outstripped that of his peers, earning him recognition as a prodigy.

an individual's highest achievement or performance in a particular activity or event

She set a new personal best in the 100-meter sprint, shaving off milliseconds from her previous time.

the designated point on a track or field where athletes begin a race or event

Athletes lined up at the starting line, ready for the race to begin.

a competitive athletic event held on a designated track, involving various disciplines such as sprints, hurdles, middle-distance, and long-distance running, as well as relays

She excelled in the 800-meter track event, winning by a wide margin.

to pass on information or messages from one place or person to another

The receptionist relayed the important message to the manager as soon as it came in.

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

When he heard the news, he ran home in a hurry.

the act of jumping as far as possible from a running start

an athletic race, usually 3000 meters, run on a track with barriers and water jumps

She specializes in the 3000 m steeplechase event.