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Record 1 2006-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Track and Field
DEF

The straight part of a race track between the last turn and the winning post.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Athlétisme
CONT

Ligne droite d'arrivée. Partie en ligne droite d'une piste qui est la plus proche de la ligne d'arrivée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Atletismo
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Record 2 2002-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Games and Competitions (Sports)
  • Cycling
CONT

To be in the home stretch, or home straight.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
  • Cyclisme
CONT

être dans la (dernière) ligne droite. Expression sportive.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
  • Ciclismo
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Record 3 1988-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skating
OBS

Speed skating term(s).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Patinage
OBS

Terme(s) de patinage de vitesse.

Spanish

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