Field Event Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms field event American

noun

1. an event in a track meet that involves throwing something, as a discus or javelin, or jumping and is not performed on the running track.

field event British

noun

1. a competition, such as the discus, high jump, etc, that takes place on a field or similar area as opposed to those on the running track

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Etymology

Origin of field event

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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The Coliseum hosted events on both the previous occasions that the Olympics were held in LA, and it is set to co-host the opening ceremony along with track and field events in 2028.

From BBC

Track and field events will be held in the first week of the Games, with swimming in the second week.

From Barron's

When asked to name one, she suggested short-distance track and field events such as the 100-meter sprint — a notion Morgan decried as “insane.”

From Los Angeles Times

Six field events took place in a temporary arena in the city centre on Wednesday, before the remaining 26 trophies were decided at the Letzigrund Stadium.

From BBC

But in a world-class line-up, with the rounds passing by quickly at the temporary venue hosting Wednesday's field event finals in the centre of Zurich, the Briton maintained that momentum to fulfil a lifetime ambition.

From BBC

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