track event

Sprint or hurdles

A track event is an athletic competition that takes place on the oval running surface of a track, as opposed to field events like shot put or high jump that occur in the interior.

Track events include sprints, distance races, hurdles, and relays: She qualified for three track events at the state meet.

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foot race · run · hurdling · finish line · baton · false start · heptathlon · heat race · sprint · anchor · athletics · competition · stadium · medal · oval · stopwatch · mile · podium

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Non-running athletic contest

shot put · hammer throw · high jump · long jump · pole vault

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