Unit 19 Vocabulary: English for Track and Field

Noun (thing)
Cool-down
Activities done after exercise to gradually reduce heart rate.
A proper cool-down helps in recovery.
Noun (thing)
Discus
A throwing event using a heavy disc.
She achieved a long distance with the discus.
Noun (thing)
Finish
The end line of a race or the final moment of competition.
He sprinted toward the finish line.
Noun (thing)
High jump
An event where competitors jump over a horizontal bar.
The high jump demanded excellent technique.
Noun (thing)
Hurdle
An obstacle to be jumped over during a race.
He cleared every hurdle with ease.
Noun (thing)
Javelin
A spear-like object thrown for distance.
He launched the javelin with great force.
Noun (thing)
Jump
A general term for events involving leaping for distance or height.
Her jump was impressive at the meet.
Noun (thing)
Lane
A designated path on the track for each runner.
He stayed in his lane throughout the race.
Noun (thing)
Long jump
An event measuring the horizontal distance jumped.
She set a new record in the long jump.
Noun (thing)
Pace
The speed at which an athlete runs over a distance.
Maintaining a steady pace is crucial in long-distance events.
Noun (thing)
Pole vault
An event in which athletes use a pole to jump over a bar.
The pole vault requires both strength and agility.
Noun (thing)
Record
The best performance recorded in an event.
She broke the school record in the 100-meter dash.
Noun (thing)
Relay
A race in which team members pass a baton to each other.
Their relay team broke the school record.
Noun (thing)
Runner
An athlete who competes in running events.
Every runner gave their best effort.
Noun (thing)
Sprint
A short-distance, high-speed run.
She won the sprint with a burst of speed.
Noun (thing)
Stamina
The endurance required to sustain prolonged physical activity.
Building stamina is key to success in middle-distance races.
Noun (thing)
Starter
The official who signals the beginning of a race.
The starter fired the gun to start the race.
Noun (thing)
Throw
An action in which an object is propelled using force.
He perfected his throw during practice.
Noun (thing)
Track
The oval surface on which running events take place.
The track was freshly marked for the race.
Noun (thing)
Warm-up
Exercises performed before competition to prepare the body.
A good warm-up prevents injuries.
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