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MARTEAU ATHLETISME [8 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- throwing hammer
1, record 1, English, throwing%20hammer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
throwing hammer: an item in the "Sports Equipment" class of the "Recreational Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - throwing%20hammer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- marteau d'athlétisme
1, record 1, French, marteau%20d%27athl%C3%A9tisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
marteau d’athlétisme : objet de la classe «Équipement de sport» de la catégorie «Objets récréatifs». 2, record 1, French, - marteau%20d%27athl%C3%A9tisme
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
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- throwing event
1, record 2, English, throwing%20event
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- throw 2, record 2, English, throw
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A field event in which an object, such as a javelin, discus, hammer and weight throw, is thrown as far as possible. 3, record 2, English, - throwing%20event
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de lancers
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20lancers
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- lancer 2, record 2, French, lancer
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve d’athlétisme consistant à lancer le plus loin possible un engin particulier(poids, disque, javelot, marteau). 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20lancers
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les lancers sont généralement classés en deux familles. Les lancers en translation : poids et javelot; et les lancers en rotation : disque et marteau. 4, record 2, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20lancers
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lancer : Habituellement précédé de l’article défini. 5, record 2, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20lancers
Record 2, Key term(s)
- épreuve de lancement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-07-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
- Disabled Sports
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- paralympic track and field
1, record 3, English, paralympic%20track%20and%20field
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It was one of eight sports included in the first Paralympic Games in Rome, Italy, in 1960 and has remained on the programme ever since, consistently attracting the biggest crowds and TV audiences. 2, record 3, English, - paralympic%20track%20and%20field
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Para athletics is the biggest sport within the Paralympic Movement in terms of the number of participating athletes and countries. 2, record 3, English, - paralympic%20track%20and%20field
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
- Sports adaptés
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- athlétisme paralympique
1, record 3, French, athl%C3%A9tisme%20paralympique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le programme paralympique intègre toutes les épreuves de l'athlétisme «traditionnel» hormis le saut à la perche, le lancer de marteau, les épreuves de marche et les courses d’obstacles. 2, record 3, French, - athl%C3%A9tisme%20paralympique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le para-athlétisme a été introduit aux Jeux paralympiques en 1960. Il s’agit de la discipline qui comprend le plus de participants aux Jeux. 3, record 3, French, - athl%C3%A9tisme%20paralympique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-04-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Track and Field
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hammer thrower
1, record 4, English, hammer%20thrower
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An athlete participating in the hammer throw. 2, record 4, English, - hammer%20thrower
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Athlétisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lanceur de marteau
1, record 4, French, lanceur%20de%20marteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- lanceuse de marteau 2, record 4, French, lanceuse%20de%20marteau
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Athlète qui prend part à une épreuve d’athlétisme qui consiste à projeter le plus loin possible le marteau. 3, record 4, French, - lanceur%20de%20marteau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Jean-Paul Baert, Association canadienne d’athlétisme amateur. 3, record 4, French, - lanceur%20de%20marteau
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-07-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Historical Names
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Highland Games
1, record 5, English, Highland%20Games
correct, plural, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The [Highland Games] are held in spring and summer in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. 2, record 5, English, - Highland%20Games
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The games feature traditional athletic events, such as the caber toss, hammer throw, sheaf toss and foot races, as well as Highland dancing, bagpipe, drum and band competitions. The gathering also showcases traditional Celtic music, clothing and culture, along with genealogical ties to ancestral clans. 3, record 5, English, - Highland%20Games
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations historiques
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Jeux écossais
1, record 5, French, Jeux%20%C3%A9cossais
correct, masculine noun, plural, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Jeux des Highlands 2, record 5, French, Jeux%20des%20Highlands
correct, masculine noun, plural, international
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les [Jeux écossais] se déroulent tout au long de l’année, en Écosse et dans d’autres pays. Le but est de célébrer la culture écossaise, et principalement l’héritage culturel et sportif des Highlands. 2, record 5, French, - Jeux%20%C3%A9cossais
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ces jeux comportent des épreuves traditionnelles d’athlétisme telles que le lancer du tronc, le lancer du marteau, le lancer de la gerbe de blé et la course à pied ainsi que des concours de danse écossaise, de cornemuse, de tambour et de fanfare. Au cours de ce grand rassemblement, la musique celtique traditionnelle, les tenues vestimentaires et la culture en lien avec les clans ancestraux sont aussi mises en évidence. 1, record 5, French, - Jeux%20%C3%A9cossais
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-07-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hammer throwing
1, record 6, English, hammer%20throwing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- hammer throw 2, record 6, English, hammer%20throw
correct
- hammer 3, record 6, English, hammer
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The hammer throw was introduced into the United States by Irish immigrants during the late 1800's. These Irish-Americans dominated the hammer event in the United States ... 4, record 6, English, - hammer%20throwing
Record 6, Key term(s)
- hammerthrow
- hammer event
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lancer de marteau
1, record 6, French, lancer%20de%20marteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- lancer du marteau 2, record 6, French, lancer%20du%20marteau
correct, masculine noun
- lancement du marteau 3, record 6, French, lancement%20du%20marteau
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- marteau 4, record 6, French, marteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le lancer du marteau, l’engin à propulser est accéléré longuement par plusieurs rotations et il a déjà acquis une très grande vitesse au cours de la phase finale. 5, record 6, French, - lancer%20de%20marteau
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «lancement du marteau» est très rarement employé au niveau international.(Association canadienne d’athlétisme amateur.) 6, record 6, French, - lancer%20de%20marteau
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- lanzamiento de martillo
1, record 6, Spanish, lanzamiento%20de%20martillo
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- lanzamiento del martillo 2, record 6, Spanish, lanzamiento%20del%20martillo
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-04-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- thrower
1, record 7, English, thrower
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A competitor participating in a throwing event. 2, record 7, English, - thrower
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- lanceur
1, record 7, French, lanceur
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- lanceuse 2, record 7, French, lanceuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concurrent qui prend part à une épreuve d’athlétisme qui consiste à projeter le plus loin possible le poids, le disque, le javelot ou le marteau. 3, record 7, French, - lanceur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-12-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Track and Field
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- hammer thrower's glove
1, record 8, English, hammer%20thrower%27s%20glove
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- hammer glove 2, record 8, English, hammer%20glove
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When throwing the hammer, gloves for the protection of the hands are permitted. The gloves must be smooth on the back and the front and the finger tips must be exposed, i.e. the tops of the fingers of the gloves must not be closed. 3, record 8, English, - hammer%20thrower%27s%20glove
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Hammer glove. A right-handed competitor should wear a glove on his left hand. 4, record 8, English, - hammer%20thrower%27s%20glove
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Athlétisme
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- gant du lanceur de marteau
1, record 8, French, gant%20du%20lanceur%20de%20marteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- gant de lanceuse de marteau 2, record 8, French, gant%20de%20lanceuse%20de%20marteau
correct, masculine noun
- gant de marteau 3, record 8, French, gant%20de%20marteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plupart des athlètes mettent un gant à la main gauche pour éviter de se blesser au cours du jet. 4, record 8, French, - gant%20du%20lanceur%20de%20marteau
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «gant de marteau» est plus couramment employé par les experts en athlétisme. Les lanceurs entre eux, parlent du «gant» tout simplement. Jean-Paul Baert, Association canadienne d’athlétisme amateur. 5, record 8, French, - gant%20du%20lanceur%20de%20marteau
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Atletismo
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- guante del lanzador de martillo
1, record 8, Spanish, guante%20del%20lanzador%20de%20martillo
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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