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TRACK ATHLETICS [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-09-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- high jump
1, record 1, English, high%20jump
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- running high jump 2, record 1, English, running%20high%20jump
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a jump where the athlete attempts to clear a height without knocking off a cross-bar. 3, record 1, English, - high%20jump
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The men's high jump, also known as the running high jump to distinguish it from the standing high jump, was a track and field athletics event held as part of the Athletics at the 1912 Summer Olympics programme. 2, record 1, English, - high%20jump
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Clearance techniques: Eastern cut-off, Osborn roll, straddle, Western roll, Fosbury flop. 3, record 1, English, - high%20jump
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- saut en hauteur
1, record 1, French, saut%20en%20hauteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- saut en hauteur avec élan 2, record 1, French, saut%20en%20hauteur%20avec%20%C3%A9lan
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] saut où le sauteur s'efforce de passer par-dessus une barre transversale, sans la faire tomber. 3, record 1, French, - saut%20en%20hauteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les épreuves d'athlétisme comportent quatre types de saut : le saut en hauteur avec élan, le saut en longueur avec élan, le triple saut en longueur avec élan et le saut à la perche. 2, record 1, French, - saut%20en%20hauteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Techniques de franchissement : rouleau costal, rouleau dorsal, rouleau ventral, rouleau californien, Fosbury Flop. 3, record 1, French, - saut%20en%20hauteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- salto de altura
1, record 1, Spanish, salto%20de%20altura
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- salto en alto 2, record 1, Spanish, salto%20en%20alto
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-05-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- track and field
1, record 2, English, track%20and%20field
correct, see observation, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- athletics 2, record 2, English, athletics
correct, see observation, Great Britain
- track and field athletics 3, record 2, English, track%20and%20field%20athletics
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The group of competitive athletic events performed on a running track and field next to it, including running, jumping, pole-vaulting and throwing. 4, record 2, English, - track%20and%20field
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
athletics : The sports practiced by athletes. In American usage athletics include gymnastics, baseball, football and many other sports. In British usage only track and field events are included. 5, record 2, English, - track%20and%20field
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- athlétisme
1, record 2, French, athl%C3%A9tisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- piste et pelouse 2, record 2, French, piste%20et%20pelouse
avoid, calque
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des épreuves sportives codifiées comprenant des courses à pied, des sauts et des lancers. 3, record 2, French, - athl%C3%A9tisme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- atletismo
1, record 2, Spanish, atletismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- atletismo de campo y pista 2, record 2, Spanish, atletismo%20de%20campo%20y%20pista
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contemplar el atletismo como un solo deporte es un error. El atletismo es una suma de especialidades que culturalmente se han agrupado bajo este nombre general. Las similitudes entre el maratón y el lanzamiento de martillo son muy pequeñas [...] Las especialidades del atletismo moderno son cinco: las carreras, los saltos, los lanzamientos, la marcha atlética y las pruebas combinadas. 3, record 2, Spanish, - atletismo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atletismo: término oficial de los Juegos Panamericanos. 4, record 2, Spanish, - atletismo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-12-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports Facilities and Venues
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletics Stadium
1, record 3, English, CIBC%20Pan%20Am%2FParapan%20Am%20Athletics%20Stadium
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The fully accessible CIBC Pan Am/Parapan Am Athletics Stadium is designed for certification by the International Association of Athletics Federations(IAAF) as a Class 1 track suitable for hosting Olympic and other top-tier competitions. 1, record 3, English, - CIBC%20Pan%20Am%2FParapan%20Am%20Athletics%20Stadium
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games venues. 2, record 3, English, - CIBC%20Pan%20Am%2FParapan%20Am%20Athletics%20Stadium
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Installations et sites (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Stade d’athlétisme panaméricain/parapanaméricain CIBC
1, record 3, French, Stade%20d%26rsquo%3Bathl%C3%A9tisme%20panam%C3%A9ricain%2Fparapanam%C3%A9ricain%20CIBC
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Stade d’athlétisme panaméricain/parapanaméricain CIBC, qui offre un accès complet, est conçu pour être certifié par l’Association internationale des fédérations d’athlétisme (IAAF) comme piste de première catégorie adaptée pour accueillir des épreuves olympiques et d’autres épreuves pour athlètes de haut niveau. 1, record 3, French, - Stade%20d%26rsquo%3Bathl%C3%A9tisme%20panam%C3%A9ricain%2Fparapanam%C3%A9ricain%20CIBC
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un des sites des Jeux panaméricains et parapanaméricains de 2015 à Toronto. 2, record 3, French, - Stade%20d%26rsquo%3Bathl%C3%A9tisme%20panam%C3%A9ricain%2Fparapanam%C3%A9ricain%20CIBC
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-06-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Track and Field
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Athletics Canada
1, record 4, English, Athletics%20Canada
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Track and Field Association 2, record 4, English, Canadian%20Track%20and%20Field%20Association
former designation, correct
- C.T.F.A. 3, record 4, English, C%2ET%2EF%2EA%2E
former designation, correct
- C.T.F.A. 3, record 4, English, C%2ET%2EF%2EA%2E
- Canadian Amateur Athletics Association 4, record 4, English, Canadian%20Amateur%20Athletics%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
From 1909 until the fall of 1967, the organization was known as the Canadian Track and Field Association(C. T. F. A).... On June 17, 1990, at the annual general meeting of the C. T. F. A., a motion was adopted to change the name to Athletics Canada. The Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs of the Government of Canada accepted this name change officially on April 12, 1991. 4, record 4, English, - Athletics%20Canada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Following preliminary meetings on April 11, 1884, where the athletics associations of Quebec and Ontario sent some 50 representatives to meet at the Toronto Fencing Club, the principal business was to ratify a constitution for the newly formed Canadian Amateur Athletics Association, the forerunner of Athletics Canada. 4, record 4, English, - Athletics%20Canada
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Athlétisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Athlétisme Canada
1, record 4, French, Athl%C3%A9tisme%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Association canadienne d'athlétisme 2, record 4, French, Association%20canadienne%20d%27athl%C3%A9tisme
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- A.C.A. 3, record 4, French, A%2EC%2EA%2E
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- A.C.A. 3, record 4, French, A%2EC%2EA%2E
- Association canadienne d'athlétisme amateur 3, record 4, French, Association%20canadienne%20d%27athl%C3%A9tisme%20amateur
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De 1909 jusqu'à l'automne 1967, l'organisation était connue sous le nom d'Association canadienne d'athlétisme (A.C.A.). [...] Le 17 juin 1990, lors de l'Assemblée générale annuelle de l'A.C.A., une résolution a été adoptée pour changer le nom en Athlétisme Canada. Le ministère de la consommation et des affaires corporatives du Canada a officiellement accepté ce changement de nom le 12 avril 1991. 3, record 4, French, - Athl%C3%A9tisme%20Canada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] c'est le 11 avril 1884 que les Associations d'athlétisme du Québec et de l'Ontario ont envoyé environ 50 délégués pour se réunir au Toronto Fencing Club. Le principal point à l'ordre du jour était la ratification d'une constitution pour la nouvellement formée Association canadienne d'athlétisme amateur, l'ancêtre d'Athlétisme Canada. 3, record 4, French, - Athl%C3%A9tisme%20Canada
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-05-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Sports (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- European Athletic Association
1, record 5, English, European%20Athletic%20Association
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- EAA 2, record 5, English, EAA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- European Committee of the International Amateur Athletic Federation 1, record 5, English, European%20Committee%20of%20the%20International%20Amateur%20Athletic%20Federation
former designation, correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The objectives of European Athletics are : To develop, promote and foster Athletics(comprising track & field, road running, race walking, cross country running and mountain running) in Europe. To promote fair play and other ethical values in sport and to fight against all forms of doping as well as racial, religious, political or other kinds of discrimination in Athletics. To stage European Championships and other European Athletics events. To encourage friendly and co-operative relationships with and between Members and to defend the legal rights and interests of the Members within the framework of the IAAF. 3, record 5, English, - European%20Athletic%20Association
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Association européenne d'athlétisme
1, record 5, French, Association%20europ%C3%A9enne%20d%27athl%C3%A9tisme
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- AEA 2, record 5, French, AEA
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Comité européen de la Fédération internationale d'athlétisme amateur 1, record 5, French, Comit%C3%A9%20europ%C3%A9en%20de%20la%20F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20internationale%20d%27athl%C3%A9tisme%20amateur
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Deportes (Generalidades)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asociación Europea de Atletismo
1, record 5, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20Europea%20de%20Atletismo
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-01-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- middle-distance racing
1, record 6, English, middle%2Ddistance%20racing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- middle distance racing 2, record 6, English, middle%20distance%20racing
correct
- middle-distance running 3, record 6, English, middle%2Ddistance%20running
correct
- middle distance running 4, record 6, English, middle%20distance%20running
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The track events in athletics beyond the range of sprinting but short of the broad general classification of long-distance running. Middle-distance events on the programme of major athletics championships are the 800 metres, 1, 500 metres, and 3, 000 metres steeplechase for men, and the 800 metres for women. 5, record 6, English, - middle%2Ddistance%20racing
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There is a real danger in middle-distance racing of setting too fast a pace, and losing momentum. 6, record 6, English, - middle%2Ddistance%20racing
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Exactly what constitutes "middle-distance running" is a matter of opinion - an opinion that is constantly changing. 7, record 6, English, - middle%2Ddistance%20racing
Record 6, Key term(s)
- medium distance running
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- course de demi-fond
1, record 6, French, course%20de%20demi%2Dfond
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- demi-fond 2, record 6, French, demi%2Dfond
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La course de demi-fond est dominée par l'Afrique de l'est. L'Éthiopie domine la scène du demi-fond ces dernières années. 3, record 6, French, - course%20de%20demi%2Dfond
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le demi-fond lui-même est divisé en deux compartiments : d'abord le demi-fond court : 800 mètres, 1 000 mètres, 1 500 mètres et mile (1 609, 40 m); une frontière : le 3 000 mètres; et, au-delà, le demi-fond long : 5 000 et 10 000 mètres. 4, record 6, French, - course%20de%20demi%2Dfond
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- carrera de medio fondo
1, record 6, Spanish, carrera%20de%20medio%20fondo
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-12-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- long-distance running
1, record 7, English, long%2Ddistance%20running
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- long distance running 2, record 7, English, long%20distance%20running
correct
- long distance race 3, record 7, English, long%20distance%20race
correct
- long-distance 4, record 7, English, long%2Ddistance
correct
- distance race 5, record 7, English, distance%20race
correct
- distance run 6, record 7, English, distance%20run
correct
- long-distance run 7, record 7, English, long%2Ddistance%20run
- distance running 8, record 7, English, distance%20running
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, 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 7, English, - long%2Ddistance%20running
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- course de fond
1, record 7, French, course%20de%20fond
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- fond 2, record 7, French, fond
correct, masculine noun
- course sur longues distances 3, record 7, French, course%20sur%20longues%20distances
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, 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 7, French, - course%20de%20fond
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- carrera de fondo
1, record 7, Spanish, carrera%20de%20fondo
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-11-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Sports (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- BC Athletics
1, record 8, English, BC%20Athletics
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- British Columbia Amateur Athletics Association 1, record 8, English, British%20Columbia%20Amateur%20Athletics%20Association
correct
- BC Track Field Association 1, record 8, English, BC%20Track%20Field%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BC Athletics is a non-profit amateur sport organization whose purpose is to promote, encourage, and develop the widest participation and the highest proficiency in Track & Field, Road Running, Marathon, Ultra, Cross Country & Trail Running and Race Walking in the province of British Columbia. 1, record 8, English, - BC%20Athletics
Record 8, Key term(s)
- British Columbia Athletics
- BCAAA
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- BC Athletics
1, record 8, French, BC%20Athletics
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- British Columbia Amateur Athletics Association 1, record 8, French, British%20Columbia%20Amateur%20Athletics%20Association
correct
- BC Track Field Association 1, record 8, French, BC%20Track%20Field%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 2, record 8, French, - BC%20Athletics
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1988-07-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Track and Field
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- 1988 Canadian Junior Track and Field Championships 1, record 9, English, 1988%20Canadian%20Junior%20Track%20and%20Field%20Championships
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Junior Track and Field Championships 1, record 9, English, Canadian%20Junior%20Track%20and%20Field%20Championships
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
July 25-26 1988, in Sudbury, Ontario. Before the World Junior Championships in Athletics(July 26-31, 1988). Information obtained from the Canadian Track and Field Association. 1, record 9, English, - 1988%20Canadian%20Junior%20Track%20and%20Field%20Championships
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Athlétisme
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Championnats canadiens juniors d'athlétisme de 1988 1, record 9, French, Championnats%20canadiens%20juniors%20d%27athl%C3%A9tisme%20de%201988
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Championnats canadiens juniors d'athlétisme 1, record 9, French, Championnats%20canadiens%20juniors%20d%27athl%C3%A9tisme
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu de l'Association canadienne d'athlétisme. 1, record 9, French, - Championnats%20canadiens%20juniors%20d%27athl%C3%A9tisme%20de%201988
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- track athletics 1, record 10, English, track%20athletics
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- saut au tremplin 1, record 10, French, saut%20au%20tremplin
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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