Track and FieldThe wide variety of events that make up Track and Field are sure to engage a range of readers. This well-rounded new title covers each activity from hurdles and distance running to shot putting and discus throwing. |
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100-meter hurdles ahead angle arms pump ball barriers baton bend build up speed Carl Lewis changeover zone clear the bar competitions crash mat decathlon discus is released DISCUS THROWING distance downsweep feet field events finishing line Fosbury flop foul jump foul throw front foot HAMMER THROWING height heptathletes heptathlon high jump high jumpers high knee action hips hurdlers HURDLING EVENTS inside lane javelin throw knee lift landing leading leg lean long jump long jumper long-distance races middle finger middle-distance runners muscles nonthrowing Olympic pole vault preliminary swings QUARTZ STOPWATCH reach top speed rear leg RECALL 0 00 receiver's hand relay race run-up runner completes runway scratch line second runner shot put shot putter sprint race sprinter standing throw starter's starting blocks starting position steeplechase step stopboard straight stride swing forward take-off board take-off leg teammate thrower throwing arm track and field triple jump upright upsweep usually vaulter warming