track-and-field
Sprints and throws
Track-and-field is the collection of athletic events that take place on a running track and the grassy area it encloses, including sprints, distance races, hurdles, relays, jumping events, and throwing events.
The term functions as an adjective modifying nouns like athlete, competition, or coach: She was a track-and-field star in college.
In American usage, track-and-field is often shortened to simply track: He ran track in high school.
Brief maximum-speed effort
- hurdlesFrames jumped in races
- javelinThrowing spear for sport
- discusHeavy disc for throwing
- shotputThrowing a weighted ball
steeplechase · heptathlon · decathlon · relay · marathon · racewalking
Sharp metal protrusions
- batonSlender rod for leading
- sandpitEnclosed play area with grains
- shotputThrowing a weighted ball
- discusHeavy disc for throwing
javelin · hammer · hurdle · crossbar · stopwatch · cage · toeboard
Throwing a weighted ball
- discusHeavy disc for throwing
- javelinThrowing spear for sport
- throwerOne who launches projectiles
- rotationTurning on an axis
glide · release · sector · foul · toeboard · cage · spin · technique
Brief maximum-speed effort
- dashQuick burst or pinch
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- explosivenessTendency to erupt violently
- burstBreak apart suddenly
quickness · pace · velocity · turnover · stride · split · leadoff
Long-distance footrace
- long-distanceAcross great distances
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- cross-countryTraversing wide natural terrain
- ultramarathonRace longer than 26.2 miles
racewalking · pace · interval · mileage · aerobic · hydration · kick · surging
Come into contact
- heatsIncreases temperature
- qualifiersWords limiting scope
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
- medalsAwards for achievement
podium · champion · record · nationals · regionals · timing · disqualification · lane
Short-distance racing specialist
- hurdlerOne who races over obstacles
- throwerOne who launches projectiles
- jumperPullover or pinafore dress
- decathleteTen-sport athlete
heptathlete · anchor · miler · pole-vaulter · shot-putter · pacemaker · racewalker
sprint
Brief maximum-speed effort
shotput · steeplechase · heptathlon · decathlon · relay · marathon · racewalking
spikes
Sharp metal protrusions
discus · javelin · hammer · hurdle · crossbar · stopwatch · cage · toeboard
shotput
Throwing a weighted ball
rotation · glide · release · sector · foul · toeboard · cage · spin · technique · follow-through
sprint
Brief maximum-speed effort
- dashQuick burst or pinch
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- explosivenessTendency to erupt violently
burst · quickness · pace · velocity · turnover · stride · split · leadoff
marathon
Long-distance footrace
- long-distanceAcross great distances
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- cross-countryTraversing wide natural terrain
ultramarathon · racewalking · pace · interval · mileage · aerobic · hydration · kick · surging
meet
Come into contact
- heatsIncreases temperature
- qualifiersWords limiting scope
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
medals · podium · champion · record · nationals · regionals · timing · disqualification · lane · seeding
sprinter
Short-distance racing specialist
- hurdlerOne who races over obstacles
- throwerOne who launches projectiles
- jumperPullover or pinafore dress
decathlete · heptathlete · anchor · miler · pole-vaulter · shot-putter · pacemaker · racewalker
jumper
Pullover or pinafore dress
sandpit · crossbar · plant · clearance · runway · board · scratch · hang
track-and-fieldfootball
Field sport with goals
basketball · soccer · baseball · hockey · volleyball
track-and-fieldmotorsports
Competitive events using motorized vehicles
swimming · aquatics · equestrian · water sports · diving
track-and-fieldcombat sports
Regulated physical competition
boxing · wrestling · martial arts · fencing · gymnastics
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