field meet

Outdoor athletics event

A field meet is an organized athletic competition featuring track and field events—running races, jumping, throwing—typically held at a single venue over one or two days.

The term is most common in American schools and colleges: The annual field meet brought together athletes from twelve high schools.

Also called a track meet.

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Non-ranking demonstration contest

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Contest testing student knowledge

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Organized gymnastics competition

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