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TRACK ATHLETE [5 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- track athlete
1, record 1, English, track%20athlete
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- athlète - athlétisme sur piste
1, record 1, French, athl%C3%A8te%20%2D%20athl%C3%A9tisme%20sur%20piste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- athlète de piste 1, record 1, French, athl%C3%A8te%20de%20piste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- slalom
1, record 2, English, slalom
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An alpine skiing or snowboarding event in which the athlete must execute, as fast as he can, a series of technical turns while skiing through the gates set on the track. 2, record 2, English, - slalom
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- slalom
1, record 2, French, slalom
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve de ski alpin ou de surf des neiges au cours de laquelle l'athlète doit exécuter, le plus rapidement possible, une série de virages techniques tout en suivant l'ordre des portes sur le tracé. 2, record 2, French, - slalom
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esquí y snowboard
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- eslalon
1, record 2, Spanish, eslalon
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modalidad de competición de esquí alpino y de snowboard, que consiste en bajar por un recorrido marcado con puertas muy seguidas haciendo una sucesión de virajes señalizados. 2, record 2, Spanish, - eslalon
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-07-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- triple jump
1, record 3, English, triple%20jump
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a complex ... continuous flow of movements, consisting of a hop, step, and a jump. 2, record 3, English, - triple%20jump
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The athlete runs fast, hops from one foot(take-off foot) and lands on it, steps onto the other foot, pulls the other leg through and lands on both feet simultaneously. Ref :Track and Field Fundamentals for Teacher and Coach, John T. Powell,(1971) 3rd ed. 2, record 3, English, - triple%20jump
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- triple saut
1, record 3, French, triple%20saut
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- triple-saut 2, record 3, French, triple%2Dsaut
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] saut complexe [qui] consiste à faire, avec élan, trois sauts successifs mais de forme différente. 3, record 3, French, - triple%20saut
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le premier est un saut à cloche-pied à partir d'une planche d'appel, le second un saut d'une jambe sur l'autre, le troisième un saut en longueur avec appel d'un pied et chute sur les deux pieds. 3, record 3, French, - triple%20saut
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- triple salto
1, record 3, Spanish, triple%20salto
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- salto triple 2, record 3, Spanish, salto%20triple
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-02-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- substitute runner
1, record 4, English, substitute%20runner
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- substitute 2, record 4, English, substitute
correct, see observation, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A runner who accompanies the track team as a substitute and who is designated to run in an event instead of the athlete selected for the said event. 3, record 4, English, - substitute%20runner
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Track teams include substitute runners who replace teammates, should they withdraw from an event. Source: Lynn Davies, Canadian Amateur Track and Field Association. 4, record 4, English, - substitute%20runner
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The generic "substitute" should be used only when it is clear that a "substitute runner" is meant. 3, record 4, English, - substitute%20runner
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- coureur substitut
1, record 4, French, coureur%20substitut
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- coureuse substitut 1, record 4, French, coureuse%20substitut
correct, feminine noun
- coureur remplaçant 2, record 4, French, coureur%20rempla%C3%A7ant
correct, masculine noun
- coureuse remplaçante 3, record 4, French, coureuse%20rempla%C3%A7ante
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coureur ou coureuse qui accompagne l'équipe d'athlétisme en tant que substitut et qui est désigné(e) pour participer à une épreuve au lieu de l'athlète sélectionné(e) pour ladite épreuve. 1, record 4, French, - coureur%20substitut
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Jean-Paul Baert, Association canadienne d'athlétisme amateur. 4, record 4, French, - coureur%20substitut
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-01-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- track-and-field athlete
1, record 5, English, track%2Dand%2Dfield%20athlete
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Former Kansas University track-and-field athlete Scott Russell competes in the Men's Javelin. The Friday night field event was held during the KU Relays. 2, record 5, English, - track%2Dand%2Dfield%20athlete
Record 5, Key term(s)
- track and field athlete
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- athlète
1, record 5, French, athl%C3%A8te
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui pratique l'athlétisme. 2, record 5, French, - athl%C3%A8te
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Trois athlètes participent au saut en hauteur et deux au lancement du disque. 3, record 5, French, - athl%C3%A8te
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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