track meets

Sprinting and jumping

Track meets are athletic competitions featuring running, jumping, and throwing events held on a track and field facility.

They range from school-level dual meets between two teams to major championships.

Events typically include sprints, distance races, hurdles, relays, high jump, long jump, pole vault, shot put, and discus: She broke the school record at last weekend's track meet.

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  • javelinThrowing spear for sport
  • lapOne complete circuit
  • shot putAthletic throwing competition, heavy ball
  • sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
  • relayStage-by-stage transmission

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Informal games, no set teams

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