field event

NOUN

throwing or jumping competition

Synonyms

WEAK

broad jump discus throw hammer throw high jump javelin throw long jump pole vault shot put triple jump

Example Sentences

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Track and field events will be held in the first week of the Games, with swimming in the second week.

From Barron's

When asked to name one, she suggested short-distance track and field events such as the 100-meter sprint — a notion Morgan decried as “insane.”

From Los Angeles Times

Six field events took place in a temporary arena in the city centre on Wednesday, before the remaining 26 trophies were decided at the Letzigrund Stadium.

From BBC

But in a world-class line-up, with the rounds passing by quickly at the temporary venue hosting Wednesday's field event finals in the centre of Zurich, the Briton maintained that momentum to fulfil a lifetime ambition.

From BBC

"If you're a talented young kid, you wouldn't necessarily pick track and field. You wouldn't certainly pick a field event where the rewards are less than on the track."

From BBC