Collection of athletic events including running, jumping, and throwing competitions
Stick passed between runners in relay races
Men's combined event with ten track and field disciplines
Throwing event with a heavy disc
Illegal start before the starting signal
Throwing event with weighted ball on wire
Women's combined event with seven track and field disciplines
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Throwing event with weighted ball on wire
Example: "Hammer throw requires exceptional timing"
Women's combined event with seven track and field disciplines
Example: "Heptathlon tests all-around athletic ability"
Event where athletes jump over a horizontal bar
Example: "She cleared the high jump at 6 feet"
Race involving jumping over barriers while maintaining speed
Example: "The 110m hurdles is a technical event"
Throwing event with heavy metal ball
Example: "Shot put requires explosive power"
Intermediate time at specific distance during longer race
Example: "His 400m split was too fast"
Short distance race run at maximum speed
Example: "The 100m sprint is the premier event"
Distance race with hurdles and water jumps
Example: "The steeplechase tests endurance and technique"
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