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DISTANCE RACE [25 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-12-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Combined-Events Contests
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aquabike
1, record 1, English, aquabike
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aquabike is a swim and bike combination race. They vary in length but the most common distance... is a 1. 2-mile swim and a 56-mile bike. 2, record 1, English, - aquabike
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Compétitions à épreuves combinées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- aquavélo
1, record 1, French, aquav%C3%A9lo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compétition d'endurance qui consiste en une course comportant un segment de natation et un segment de cyclisme. 2, record 1, French, - aquav%C3%A9lo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au total, ce sont 126 participants qui ont relevé le défi, sous les encouragements de nombreux spectateurs. Un triathlon pour les jeunes, un aquavélo, un duathlon, des triathlons sprints et olympiques, des courses à pied… Il y en avait pour tout le monde! 3, record 1, French, - aquav%C3%A9lo
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
- Skating
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- standing start
1, record 2, English, standing%20start
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Distance runners use the standing start to begin a race. A standing start uses the same movements used naturally to walk or run. 2, record 2, English, - standing%20start
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A crouched start is more effective than a standing start as it places the sprinter in a position to move the centre of gravity well ahead of the feet and thus the runner must accelerate very quickly or else fall. 3, record 2, English, - standing%20start
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
- Patinage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- départ debout
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9part%20debout
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- départ élevé 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9part%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
DÉPART DEBOUT : Le pied est placé juste derrière la ligne et l'autre pied est posé derrière, à une distance égale à la largeur des épaules. Le poids du corps repose sur le pied avant. Le bras opposé à la jambe avant est immédiatement placé pour respecter la synchronisation bras-jambe. La poussée se fait avec le pied avant. Le commandement est «À vos marques! Partez!». Il n'y a pas de commande «Prêts!». 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9part%20debout
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Desipres (1972) mesure l'accélération pendant la première seconde et compare le départ agenouillé au départ élevé. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9part%20debout
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
- Patinaje
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- salida de pié
1, record 2, Spanish, salida%20de%20pi%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-09-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- long-distance runner
1, record 3, English, long%2Ddistance%20runner
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- long distance runner 2, record 3, English, long%20distance%20runner
correct
- distance runner 3, record 3, English, distance%20runner
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An athlete who participates in a(long-) distance race(5 000 m, 10 000 m events, and the marathon). 4, record 3, English, - long%2Ddistance%20runner
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coureur de fond
1, record 3, French, coureur%20de%20fond
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- coureuse de fond 2, record 3, French, coureuse%20de%20fond
correct, feminine noun
- fondeur 2, record 3, French, fondeur
correct, masculine noun
- fondeuse 2, record 3, French, fondeuse
correct, feminine noun
- coureur de longues distances 2, record 3, French, coureur%20de%20longues%20distances
correct, masculine noun
- coureuse de longues distances 2, record 3, French, coureuse%20de%20longues%20distances
correct, feminine noun
- coureur sur longues distances 2, record 3, French, coureur%20sur%20longues%20distances
correct, masculine noun
- coureuse sur longues distances 2, record 3, French, coureuse%20sur%20longues%20distances
correct, feminine noun
- coureur de distance 2, record 3, French, coureur%20de%20distance
correct, masculine noun
- coureuse de distance 2, record 3, French, coureuse%20de%20distance
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Athlète qui participe aux courses de fond (le 5 000 m, le 10 000 m, les courses de l'heure, de vingt à vingt-cinq kilomètres, et le marathon). 3, record 3, French, - coureur%20de%20fond
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- fondista
1, record 3, Spanish, fondista
correct, common gender
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- corredor de fondo 2, record 3, Spanish, corredor%20de%20fondo
correct, masculine noun
- corredora de fondo 3, record 3, Spanish, corredora%20de%20fondo
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Deportista que participa en carreras de largo recorrido. 4, record 3, Spanish, - fondista
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-05-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Games of Chance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- nonstarter
1, record 4, English, nonstarter
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- non-starter 2, record 4, English, non%2Dstarter
correct
- non-contestant 3, record 4, English, non%2Dcontestant
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered. 1, record 4, English, - nonstarter
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A horse which has failed to come within a reasonable distance of the mobile barrier may be declared as a non-starter of the race by the starter or stewards. All bets placed on a horse which is later declared as a non-starter, are refunded. 4, record 4, English, - nonstarter
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Jeux de hasard
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- non-partant
1, record 4, French, non%2Dpartant
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- cheval non partant 2, record 4, French, cheval%20non%20partant
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-03-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- parked out
1, record 5, English, parked%20out
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- parked-out 2, record 5, English, parked%2Dout
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A trotter or pacer is parked out when the positions of its rivals prevent it from reaching the rail. A horse forced to race outside the field must travel a longer distance and rarely manages to win a given race. 2, record 5, English, - parked%20out
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Horse racing term. 3, record 5, English, - parked%20out
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pris à l'extérieur
1, record 5, French, pris%20%C3%A0%20l%27ext%C3%A9rieur
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un trotteur ou un ambleur pris à l'extérieur (sur la ligne) qui, en raison de la position de ses concurrents, ne parvient pas à se faufiler près de la rampe. Il doit donc parcourir une plus grande distance, ce qui, la plupart du temps, l'empêche de gagner la course. 2, record 5, French, - pris%20%C3%A0%20l%27ext%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On dit aussi un cheval «qui court à l'extérieur». 3, record 5, French, - pris%20%C3%A0%20l%27ext%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme de courses de chevaux. 3, record 5, French, - pris%20%C3%A0%20l%27ext%C3%A9rieur
Record 5, Key term(s)
- pris sur la ligne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- neck
1, record 6, English, neck
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the measurements used to describe the margin by which one horse has beaten another. Roughly a quarter of a length. 2, record 6, English, - neck
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
May also refer to the distance between two horses in a race. 3, record 6, English, - neck
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Horse racing term. 3, record 6, English, - neck
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- encolure
1, record 6, French, encolure
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aux courses au galop, où l'on ne compte pas par mètres, unité de mesure qui sert à situer les chevaux l'un par rapport à l'autre. 2, record 6, French, - encolure
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme de courses de chevaux. 3, record 6, French, - encolure
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2015-06-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cross-country race
1, record 7, English, cross%2Dcountry%20race
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The demanding eventing competition takes place over three days : day 1 is dressage, day 2 is a cross-country race over a long distance on mixed terrain and day 3 is jumping. 2, record 7, English, - cross%2Dcountry%20race
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de cross-country
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20cross%2Dcountry
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- course de cross 2, record 7, French, course%20de%20cross
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’épreuve de cross-country est également considérée comme l’un des événements sportifs des plus dangereux. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20cross%2Dcountry
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba de campo a través
1, record 7, Spanish, prueba%20de%20campo%20a%20trav%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- prueba de cross 2, record 7, Spanish, prueba%20de%20cross
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certamen de un día: competición del concurso completo de equitación; consta de doma, concurso de saltos y prueba de campo a través, y se celebra todo en un día. 1, record 7, Spanish, - prueba%20de%20campo%20a%20trav%C3%A9s
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Si la prueba de cross tiene lugar antes de la de saltos, tendrá que haber un intervalo de al menos una hora entre la llegada del cross y la salida en la prueba de saltos para cada caballo. 2, record 7, Spanish, - prueba%20de%20campo%20a%20trav%C3%A9s
Record 8 - internal organization data 2015-06-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- eventing
1, record 8, English, eventing
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- three-day event 2, record 8, English, three%2Dday%20event
correct
- horse trials 3, record 8, English, horse%20trials
correct, plural
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eventing. The demanding eventing competition takes place over three days : day 1 is dressage, day 2 is a cross-country race over a long distance on mixed terrain and day 3 is jumping. 4, record 8, English, - eventing
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Eventing could be termed an "equestrian triathlon." It involves working with a horse both on the flat and over fences. The three phases are dressage, endurance (or cross-country), and show jumping. 5, record 8, English, - eventing
Record 8, Key term(s)
- horse trial
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- concours complet
1, record 8, French, concours%20complet
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le concours complet est une épreuve exigeante qui se déroule sur trois jours : le jour 1 est l’épreuve du dressage, le jour 2 est l’épreuve du cross, un long parcours en terrain varié, et le jour 3 est l’épreuve du saut d’obstacles. 2, record 8, French, - concours%20complet
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le concours complet est la troisième discipline olympique en sports équestres […] Le complet vise à évaluer l’ensemble des aptitudes du cheval ainsi, la compétition se divise en trois épreuves distinctes : le dressage, le cross et le saut d’obstacles. C’est donc la polyvalence du cheval et du cavalier qui est jugée. 3, record 8, French, - concours%20complet
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- concurso completo
1, record 8, Spanish, concurso%20completo
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El concurso completo, que conlleva un gran esfuerzo físico, se desarrolla durante tres días: el primer día es el adiestramiento, el segundo día se realiza la carrera a campo traviesa de gran distancia en terreno mixto, y el tercer día se realizan los saltos. 2, record 8, Spanish, - concurso%20completo
Record 9 - internal organization data 2013-11-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- endurance ride
1, record 9, English, endurance%20ride
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- endurance race 2, record 9, English, endurance%20race
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The first modern endurance ride, held in 1955, was a one-day, 100-mile race from Lake Tahoe, California to Auburn, California. From this beginning, thousands of endurance rides are held annually throughout the world. Most endurance rides range in distance from 25 to 100-plus miles per day, over a multitude of different terrains. 3, record 9, English, - endurance%20ride
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- course d'endurance
1, record 9, French, course%20d%27endurance
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La première course d'endurance moderne a eu lieu en 1955, en Californie et il s'agissait de la célèbre Tevis Cup, une course de 100 miles en une journée dans les environs du Lake Tahoe. Depuis cette époque, des milliers de courses d'endurance ont lieu chaque année à travers le monde. Ces courses vont de 25 à 100 miles ou plus par jour à travers tous types de terrains. 2, record 9, French, - course%20d%27endurance
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-12-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- drag hunt
1, record 10, English, drag%20hunt
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- draghunting 2, record 10, English, draghunting
correct
- drag hunting 3, record 10, English, drag%20hunting
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hunt using an artificial scent or drag. 4, record 10, English, - drag%20hunt
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Drag hunting is a sport in which a group of dogs(usually foxhounds or beagles) chase a scent that has been laid(dragged) over a terrain before the hunt. The scent, usually a combination of aniseed oils and possibly animal meats, is dragged along the terrain by a volunteer for any distance up to several miles to a designated finish line before the hounds are released at the start line by their owners. The hound first crossing the finish line wins the race. 5, record 10, English, - drag%20hunt
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- chasse fictive
1, record 10, French, chasse%20fictive
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- chasse au leurre 2, record 10, French, chasse%20au%20leurre
correct, feminine noun
- chasse à l'odorat 3, record 10, French, chasse%20%C3%A0%20l%27odorat
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les équipages anglais, au lieu d'enfreindre la loi, se sont adaptés en organisant des chasses fictives. En effet les habitudes de sortie dans la campagne sont ainsimaintenues; les cavaliers donnent à la meute un autre objectif : suivre une trace olfactive pour débusquer non pas un animal terrorisé mais un leurre. Certains habitués de cette pratique alternative, bien installée en divers pays qui ont renoncé à la chasse à courre depuis plus ou moins longtemps, imaginent des parcours nécessitant une grande maîtrise des obstacles et méritent alors le titre de sportifs. 4, record 10, French, - chasse%20fictive
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Chasse au leurre : chasse fictive où l'odeur du gibier est reproduite grâce à un leurre. 5, record 10, French, - chasse%20fictive
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-05-10
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Track and Field
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- leg
1, record 11, English, leg
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In relay, men race four legs of 10 kilometres each(a total distance of 40 kilometres) ;women race four legs of 5 kilometres each(a total distance of 20 kilometres). 2, record 11, English, - leg
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
- Athlétisme
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- étape
1, record 11, French, %C3%A9tape
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- parcours 2, record 11, French, parcours
correct, masculine noun
- manche 3, record 11, French, manche
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Europe
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour le relais, des équipes de quatre skieurs parcourent les deux premières étapes du relais en stlye classique et les deux dernières en style libre. 4, record 11, French, - %C3%A9tape
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
étape; manche : termes qui s'appliquent surtout au ski de fond. 5, record 11, French, - %C3%A9tape
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2008-07-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Sciences - General
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Mousetrap Car Race
1, record 12, English, Mousetrap%20Car%20Race
correct, Ontario
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The 28th edition of the Ottawa-Carleton Science & Engineering Olympics will be sponsored by the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, the Canada Science and Technology Museum, and Synopsys. This competition will consist of six major events: Web Site Design; Mousetrap Car Race; The Fun Machine; Eggstraction; Load-Bearing Pasta Bridge Pheonix? Flight (on-site event). 1, record 12, English, - Mousetrap%20Car%20Race
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Objective of the Mousetrap Car Race : Each team is to produce one vehicle powered by a mousetrap. The vehicle should travel a distance of 10 meters in the shortest possible time. 1, record 12, English, - Mousetrap%20Car%20Race
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Sciences - Généralités
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Course de pièges à souris
1, record 12, French, Course%20de%20pi%C3%A8ges%20%C3%A0%20souris
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stimulé par le succès qu'ont connu les Olympiades en Sciences et Génie par le passé, nous nous retrouvons déjà à la veille de la 28e édition 2008. Les Olympiades sont commanditées par l'Université d'Ottawa, l'université Carleton, le Musée des sciences et de la technologie du Canada et Synopsys. Les Jeux comprendront les six épreuves suivantes : Création du site Web des Olympiades; Course de pièges a souris; The Fun Machine; Eggstraction; Pont de spaghetti; Le Vol de Phenix (épreuve au musée). 1, record 12, French, - Course%20de%20pi%C3%A8ges%20%C3%A0%20souris
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Course de pièges à souris : Objectif : Conception et construction d'un véhicule entraîné par un piège à souris. Le véhicule devra parcourir une distance de 10 mètres en un temps le plus court. 1, record 12, French, - Course%20de%20pi%C3%A8ges%20%C3%A0%20souris
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2008-05-27
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Queen’s Plate
1, record 13, English, Queen%26rsquo%3Bs%20Plate
correct, Ontario
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a thoroughbred horse race at a distance of 1 ¼ miles for 3-year-old thoroughbred horses, foaled in Canada, run annually in July at Woodbine Race Track, Etobicoke(Toronto), Ontario. 2, record 13, English, - Queen%26rsquo%3Bs%20Plate
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is the first race in the Canadian Triple Crown. 2, record 13, English, - Queen%26rsquo%3Bs%20Plate
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A stakes race for thoroughbred horses, that was first run at the Carleton Race Track, Toronto, on 27 June 1860. 3, record 13, English, - Queen%26rsquo%3Bs%20Plate
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Queen's Plate
1, record 13, French, Queen%27s%20Plate
correct, Ontario
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- Trophée de la reine 2, record 13, French, Troph%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20reine
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] course stake pour chevaux pur-sang. 3, record 13, French, - Queen%27s%20Plate
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La première course a lieu le 27 juin 1860 au Carleton Race Track de Toronto. 3, record 13, French, - Queen%27s%20Plate
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2007-07-10
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- running style
1, record 14, English, running%20style
correct, noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- style 2, record 14, English, style
correct, noun
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are also different running styles that every runner has to master ... 3, record 14, English, - running%20style
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
There are a dozen worldclass distance runners, and each one has a different stride and armswing... Develop your own style and learn to run a disciplined race. 4, record 14, English, - running%20style
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- style de course
1, record 14, French, style%20de%20course
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- style 2, record 14, French, style
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chaque athlète a son style personnel qu'il peut modifier dans une certaine mesure, mais qu'il ne devra jamais chercher à calquer servilement sur celui de tel ou tel champion suivant la mode du moment. 3, record 14, French, - style%20de%20course
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2007-02-15
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Cycling
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- UCI Road World Championships
1, record 15, English, UCI%20Road%20World%20Championships
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- World Road Cycling Championships 2, record 15, English, World%20Road%20Cycling%20Championships
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The UCI Road World Championships, often referred to as the World Cycling Championships, is the annual world championship for bicycle road racing organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale(UCI). The UCI Road World Championships include championships for elite men's road race and individual time trail. In addition, U-23 world championship events are held for the same events in the same manner for cyclists under the age of 23 years old. The winner of the UCI Road World Championships Road Race is considered the World Cycling Champion(or World Road Cycling Champion) and earns the right to wear the Rainbow Jersey for a full year in road race or stage events. The event is a single "massed start’ road race, the winner being the first across the line at the completion of the full race distance. The winner of the UCI Road World Championships Time Trial is considered the World Time Trial Champion and earns the right to wear the Rainbow Jersey for a full year in individual time trial(ITT) events or stages(for example, the prologue and ITT stages at the Tour de France or other stage races). 1, record 15, English, - UCI%20Road%20World%20Championships
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Cyclisme
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Championnats du monde de cyclisme sur route
1, record 15, French, Championnats%20du%20monde%20de%20cyclisme%20sur%20route
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Championnats du monde de cyclisme sur route se déroulent sur une course unique, généralement en fin de saison cycliste, tous les ans depuis 1927 pour les hommes, et depuis 1958 pour les femmes. Ces compétitions sont organisées sous l'égide de l'Union cycliste internationale, le pays organisateur changeant tous les ans. Les épreuves se courent sur circuit, et exceptionnellement, par équipe nationale (les épreuves cyclistes se déroulant le reste de l'année par équipes de marque). Les vainqueurs des épreuves obtiennent le droit de porter le maillot arc-en-ciel dans l'année quit suit. Depuis 1994, une course contre la montre donne également droit à un titre de champion du monde. 2, record 15, French, - Championnats%20du%20monde%20de%20cyclisme%20sur%20route
Record 15, Key term(s)
- Championnats mondiaux de cyclisme sur route
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de acontecimientos
- Ciclismo
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- Campeonato Mundial de Ciclismo en ruta
1, record 15, Spanish, Campeonato%20Mundial%20de%20Ciclismo%20en%20ruta
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2007-01-13
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- maintain the stride rate
1, record 16, English, maintain%20the%20stride%20rate
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- maintain the cadence 2, record 16, English, maintain%20the%20cadence
- maintain the rate of striding 3, record 16, English, maintain%20the%20rate%20of%20striding
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Perhaps the ideal way to run a middle distance race would be to maintain a uniform cadence and length of stride over the entire distance... 2, record 16, English, - maintain%20the%20stride%20rate
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Maintain the stride rate" and "maintain the rate of striding": Canadian Amateur Track and Field Association. 3, record 16, English, - maintain%20the%20stride%20rate
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- maintenir la cadence
1, record 16, French, maintenir%20la%20cadence
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- maintenir le rythme 2, record 16, French, maintenir%20le%20rythme
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Association canadienne d'athlétisme amateur. 2, record 16, French, - maintenir%20la%20cadence
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2006-12-06
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- long-distance running
1, record 17, English, long%2Ddistance%20running
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- long distance running 2, record 17, English, long%20distance%20running
correct
- long distance race 3, record 17, English, long%20distance%20race
correct
- long-distance 4, record 17, English, long%2Ddistance
correct
- distance race 5, record 17, English, distance%20race
correct
- distance run 6, record 17, English, distance%20run
correct
- long-distance run 7, record 17, English, long%2Ddistance%20run
- distance running 8, record 17, English, distance%20running
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The long-distance events in track athletics are those beyond the category of middle-distance running, the border line being approximately at 3 miles and 5,000 metres. Long-distance events in the programme of all major championships are the 10,000 metres and the marathon. 9, record 17, English, - long%2Ddistance%20running
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- course de fond
1, record 17, French, course%20de%20fond
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- fond 2, record 17, French, fond
correct, masculine noun
- course sur longues distances 3, record 17, French, course%20sur%20longues%20distances
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les courses de demi-fond et de fond. [...] Fond : 5 000 mètres et 10 000 mètres (hommes); 20 000 mètres; 15 miles (hommes). 4, record 17, French, - course%20de%20fond
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- carrera de fondo
1, record 17, Spanish, carrera%20de%20fondo
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2006-10-18
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- sprint
1, record 18, English, sprint
correct, noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- short distance 2, record 18, English, short%20distance
correct
- dash 3, record 18, English, dash
correct, noun
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A short fast race in which the competitors run a distance of 400 metres or less. 4, record 18, English, - sprint
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The track events are all measured in meters and consist of the following: the sprints (100m, 200m, 400m), the middle-distance running (800m and 1500m), long-distance running (5000m and 10,000m), hurdling (100m for women, 110m for men and 400m for both), relay racing (4x100m and 4x400m) and finally the men’s 3000m steeplechase. 5, record 18, English, - sprint
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Camel women were solid in sprint events. In the 400 meter sprint, junior Lori Kessel (Storrs, CT) led a trio of fine Camel performances and was an automatic qualifier for the All-new England championship with a third place finish of :58.55. 6, record 18, English, - sprint
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Senior Tonia Burgard swept the sprint events at the USD Graphic Edge-Alumni Open Saturday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, S.D. Burgard won the 60-meter dash in 7.87 seconds, and the 200-meter dash in 25.80 seconds. 7, record 18, English, - sprint
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 4 CONT
The 100 metres sprint. 4, record 18, English, - sprint
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- course de vitesse
1, record 18, French, course%20de%20vitesse
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- courte distance 2, record 18, French, courte%20distance
correct, feminine noun
- sprint 3, record 18, French, sprint
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courses en couloirs à pleine vitesse sur de courtes distances allant jusqu'à 400 mètres. 4, record 18, French, - course%20de%20vitesse
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- carrera de velocidad
1, record 18, Spanish, carrera%20de%20velocidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
- carrera corta 2, record 18, Spanish, carrera%20corta
correct, feminine noun
- carrera (poca distancia) 2, record 18, Spanish, carrera%20%28poca%20distancia%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2003-03-06
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- madison race
1, record 19, English, madison%20race
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- Madison 2, record 19, English, Madison
correct
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A track race over a distance of 60km in which teams of two riders accumulate points in intermediate sprints. 3, record 19, English, - madison%20race
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Named for Madison Square Garden in New York, where this type of race originated. 3, record 19, English, - madison%20race
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Track event. 4, record 19, English, - madison%20race
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- course à l'américaine
1, record 19, French, course%20%C3%A0%20l%27am%C3%A9ricaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- Madison 2, record 19, French, Madison
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Course à l'américaine [...] surnommée la Madison, car disputée pour la première fois au Madison Square Garden, à New York, l'épreuve met aux prises plusieurs équipes de deux coureurs qui vont se relayer durant la course. 3, record 19, French, - course%20%C3%A0%20l%27am%C3%A9ricaine
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Épreuve de piste. 4, record 19, French, - course%20%C3%A0%20l%27am%C3%A9ricaine
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- carrera a la americana
1, record 19, Spanish, carrera%20a%20la%20americana
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
- madison 2, record 19, Spanish, madison
correct, feminine noun
- Madison 1, record 19, Spanish, Madison
correct, feminine noun
- americana 2, record 19, Spanish, americana
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En la americana (madison), los equipos -de dos ciclistas que alternan- cubren una distancia de 60 kilómetros y ganará el que mayor número de puntos acumule en los sprints (cada 20 vueltas) o el que doble al pelotón, con un reglamento prácticamente igual al de la prueba individual por puntos. 2, record 19, Spanish, - carrera%20a%20la%20americana
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Prueba de pista. 3, record 19, Spanish, - carrera%20a%20la%20americana
Record 20 - internal organization data 2002-12-06
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- marathon swim
1, record 20, English, marathon%20swim
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
marathon(noun) : any long distance race or endurance contest : a marathon swim, a dance marathon. 1, record 20, English, - marathon%20swim
Record 20, Key term(s)
- long-distance swim
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Natation
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- natation de marathon
1, record 20, French, natation%20de%20marathon
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- nage de grand fond 2, record 20, French, nage%20de%20grand%20fond
correct, feminine noun
- natation de longue distance 1, record 20, French, natation%20de%20longue%20distance
correct, feminine noun
- épreuve de longue distance 3, record 20, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20longue%20distance
feminine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fédération organise le championnat national de nage de grand fond qui se déroule en milieu naturel. 2, record 20, French, - natation%20de%20marathon
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Natation de longue distance» désigne les épreuves allant jusqu'à 25 km et «natation de marathon,» les épreuves dépassant 25 km. 4, record 20, French, - natation%20de%20marathon
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2002-10-08
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- distance swimmer
1, record 21, English, distance%20swimmer
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Kieren Perkins is undoubtably the greatest distance swimmer in history! He has broken 12 world records over 400, 800 and 1500m freestyle, and is the first person in history to hold Olympic, World, Commonwealth and Pan Pacific titles simultaneously for the same event. 2, record 21, English, - distance%20swimmer
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... sprinters may require "7 to 14 days of greatly reduced work while some distance swimmers may ease off to lighter training only 3 days prior to the race". 3, record 21, English, - distance%20swimmer
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "long-distance swimmer." 4, record 21, English, - distance%20swimmer
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Distance: Term used to refer to events over 400 meters. 5, record 21, English, - distance%20swimmer
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Natation
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- nageur de fond
1, record 21, French, nageur%20de%20fond
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- nageuse de fond 2, record 21, French, nageuse%20de%20fond
correct, feminine noun
- nageur de demi-fond 3, record 21, French, nageur%20de%20demi%2Dfond
see observation, masculine noun
- nageuse de demi-fond 3, record 21, French, nageuse%20de%20demi%2Dfond
see observation, feminine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ex-nageuse de fond. J'ai fait de la natation compétition pendant 12 ans. Ma spécialité était le 800. Avec du recul, je dois dire que le fond m'a beaucoup apporté, surtout au niveau de la concentration de la maîtrise de soi... Mais nageur de fond c'est une envie, quelque chose qui doit venir des tripes. 2, record 21, French, - nageur%20de%20fond
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] les nageurs de vitesse ont besoin de «7 à 14 jours d'un entraînement très réduit, alors que certains nageurs de fond ne débutent leur phase d'affûtage que 3 jours seulement avant l'épreuve». 4, record 21, French, - nageur%20de%20fond
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En natation, les courses de fond sont le 400 m et le 1500 m. 5, record 21, French, - nageur%20de%20fond
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Championnats Départementaux Demi-Fond-16/01/2000 : 1500 Libre Messieurs; 800 Libre Messieurs, 400 4 Nages Messieurs; 400 4 Nages Dames; 800 Libre Dames. 6, record 21, French, - nageur%20de%20fond
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 3 OBS
«Nageur de demi-fond» semble être utilisé comme équivalent de «middle-distance swimmer» aussi bien que de «distance swimmer». 3, record 21, French, - nageur%20de%20fond
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2001-05-29
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- long-distance race
1, record 22, English, long%2Ddistance%20race
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Key term(s)
- long distance race
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- course de fond
1, record 22, French, course%20de%20fond
feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 22, Main entry term, Spanish
- carrera de fondo
1, record 22, Spanish, carrera%20de%20fondo
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 22, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1982-11-01
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- hurdle race
1, record 23, English, hurdle%20race
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- hurdle-race 2, record 23, English, hurdle%2Drace
correct
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a horse race over a flat course equipped with moveable hurdles. 3, record 23, English, - hurdle%20race
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) hurdle races(...) are run over a distance of two miles or more. Regulations lay down that there must be at least(...) eight flights of hurdles in every two miles in each hurdle race-the hurdles, packed with gorse and slightly sloped, being not less than 3 ft. 6 in.(1. 06 m.) from bottom bar to top bar. 4, record 23, English, - hurdle%20race
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- course de haies
1, record 23, French, course%20de%20haies
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
course de chevaux dans laquelle ceux-ci doivent franchir des haies naturelles ou artificielles alternant de distance en distance avec des claies. 2, record 23, French, - course%20de%20haies
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1981-05-13
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- race run in lanes 1, record 24, English, race%20run%20in%20lanes
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A race starting from scratch(a straight line across the track) involves a different overall plan from one run in lanes for the entire distance. 2, record 24, English, - race%20run%20in%20lanes
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- course en couloir 1, record 24, French, course%20en%20couloir
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'une des caractéristiques de la course de vitesse est la course en couloir. Elle permet à chaque athlète de produire librement son effort sans être gêné par ses adversaires. Chaque athlète parcourt la distance dans le couloir que le sort lui attribue. 1, record 24, French, - course%20en%20couloir
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- distance of race 1, record 25, English, distance%20of%20race
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- distance de concours 1, record 25, French, distance%20de%20concours
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
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