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Record 1 2006-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports Facilities and Venues
  • Track and Field
  • Cycling
  • Skating
DEF

Straight portion of a curved track, the farthest away from the finish line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations et sites (Sports)
  • Athlétisme
  • Cyclisme
  • Patinage
DEF

Partie en ligne droite d'une piste qui est la plus éloignée de la ligne d'arrivée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instalaciones y sedes deportivas
  • Atletismo
  • Ciclismo
  • Patinaje
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Record 2 2003-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports Facilities and Venues
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
DEF

The straightaway opposite to the finishing line on the racetrack.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations et sites (Sports)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
DEF

Ligne arrière de la piste de course la plus eloignée de l'estrade principale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instalaciones y sedes deportivas
  • Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
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