field event
noun
: an event (such as weight-throwing or jumping) in a track-and-field meet other than a race
Examples of field event in a Sentence
a discus thrower who excelled at all the field events
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That includes eight crucial track and field events, the start of and first medal in breaking (or break-dancing), and lots of team sports finals too.
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NBC News, 9 Aug. 2024
On the men’s side, 16-year-old Quincy Wilson became the youngest American male to appear in an Olympic track and field event in the prelims, but is not likely to be part of the final team.
—Lukas Weese, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
His motorsport broadcasting commitments will be complemented with his coverage of track and field events at the World Athletics Championship.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Still, in recent years — as the ease of streaming live sporting events over-the-top to subscribers has become more accessible — adjustments have been made to the presentation of track and field events.
—Cory Mull, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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NBC News, 9 Aug. 2024
On the men’s side, 16-year-old Quincy Wilson became the youngest American male to appear in an Olympic track and field event in the prelims, but is not likely to be part of the final team.
—Lukas Weese, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
His motorsport broadcasting commitments will be complemented with his coverage of track and field events at the World Athletics Championship.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Still, in recent years — as the ease of streaming live sporting events over-the-top to subscribers has become more accessible — adjustments have been made to the presentation of track and field events.
—Cory Mull, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for field event
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“Field event.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/field%20event. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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