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athletics

[ath-let-iks]

athletics Definition

  • 1a collection of sports events that involve running, jumping, and throwing
  • 2the practice of training and competing in these sports

Using athletics: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "athletics" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She has been involved in athletics since high school.

  • Example

    The Olympics is the biggest athletics event in the world.

  • Example

    He won a gold medal in the 100-meter dash at the national athletics championship.

athletics Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for athletics

Phrases with athletics

  • field events

    athletic events that take place on a field rather than a track, such as shot put, discus throw, and javelin throw

    Example

    She excels in field events like shot put and discus throw.

  • a race between teams of runners, each team member completing a portion of the total distance before passing a baton to the next runner

    Example

    The relay race is one of the most exciting events in athletics.

  • an event in which a person uses a long, flexible pole to jump over a high bar

    Example

    He set a new record in pole vault at the regional athletics meet.

Origins of athletics

from Greek 'athlos', meaning 'contest'

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Summary: athletics in Brief

'Athletics' [ath-let-iks] refers to a collection of sports events that involve running, jumping, and throwing, as well as the practice of training and competing in these sports. It includes field events like shot put and discus throw, as well as track events like relay races and sprints. 'Athletics' is often used interchangeably with 'track and field' and 'sports.'

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