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Record 1 2018-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gymnastics and Trampoline
DEF

A move that begins by taking off from one or two feet, then jumping backward and landing on the feet.

Key term(s)
  • back somie
  • back sommie

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gymnastique et trampoline
CONT

Le salto arrière est une figure gymnastique dont le but principal est de sauter pour effectuer un tour du corps sur l'axe horizontal.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gimnasia y acrobacias sobre cama elástica
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Record 2 1999-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
  • Forestry Operations
CONT

To make the tractor heavier. Adding weight on the front of the tractor makes it more stable and helps reduce the risk of rear rollovers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
  • Exploitation forestière
CONT

Pour alourdir le tracteur. L'ajout de poids, à l'avant du tracteur, améliore sa stabilité et contribue à diminuer les risques de cabrage.

Spanish

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Record 3 1986-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Swimming

French

Domaine(s)
  • Natation

Spanish

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Record 4 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges

Spanish

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