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Record 1 2010-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Track and Field
CONT

... we have seen many injuries result when a student, while attempting to clear a hurdle, catches a foot on a hurdle that has been set up backwards.

OBS

"Clear a hurdle" is the most neutral expression since it does not indicate the manner in which the hurdle is cleared.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Athlétisme
CONT

Il doit donc résoudre la contradiction qui dit que pour franchir une haie, il faut s'élever mais il faut savoir que plus je m'élève plus je perds de la vitesse.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Atletismo
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