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athletics
nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/ɐ.tlɨˈtiʒ.mu/a·tle·tis·mo
Definition
1A group of sporting events that involve running, walking, jumping, and throwing, contested individually or in teams.
Usage examples
“Athletics is a core sport in the Olympic Games.”
“He won a gold medal in athletics at the national championship.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
track and fieldathletics competitionpractice athletics