athletics
nounmasculine/ɐ.tlɨˈtiʒ.mu/high
a·tle·tis·mo
Definition
A group of sporting events that involve running, walking, jumping, and throwing, contested individually or in teams.
Athletics is a core sport in the Olympic Games.
He won a gold medal in athletics at the national championship.
Common collocations
track and fieldathletics competitionpractice athletics
Etymology
Do grego 'athlētismós', através do francês 'athlétisme'.