Baton - A tube that is passed from one runner to another, Decathlon - A combined track and field event that consists of 10 different events, Discus - A throwing event where a metal object is thrown for distance, Hammer - A throwing event where a large heavy ball connected to a handle with a long chain and thrown for distance, Heptathlon - A combined track and field event that consists of 7 different events, High Jump - A jumping event where the jumper lands on a cushioned platform, Hurdle - An obstacle in a race that runners must jump or clear while running, Javelin - A throwing event that consist of a spear-like object thrown for distance, Long Jump - A jumping event where athletes compete for the longest jump and lands in the sandpit, Pace - The rate at which a runner is running, Pentathlon - A combined track and field event that consists of 5 different events, Pole Vault - A jumping event where a long pole is used to propel the jumper to great heights, Relay Race - A race involving multiple runners (typically 4) where each runner runs a leg and hands a baton to the next runner, Sandpit - An area of sand located in the grass area for jumping events, Shot Put - A throwing event where a heavy ball is thrown for distance, Sprint - A short running race , Starting Blocks - Items used in a sprint event at the beginning of a race to give sprinters a good start, Triple Jump - A jumping event with three distinct phases to the jump including a hop, a step and a jump, Distance - A long running race, Cross Country - A sport that takes place in the fall season where runners run in the grass, dirt, mud, water and hills,

Track & Field Terminology

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