Track and Field
, Anchor - CORRECT ANSWERS-The athlete who runs the last leg of a relay race.
Approach - CORRECT ANSWERS-In a jumping event, the run up phase during which
the athlete builds speed or otherwise prepares for the jump.
Baton - CORRECT ANSWERS-The hollow tube which must be passed between
runners to complete a relay race.
Bell Lap - CORRECT ANSWERS-The final lap of a multiple lap race, at the beginning of
which a bell is rung. This signifies that the leader of the race has begun the final lap.
Blocks - CORRECT ANSWERS-An aid used at the start of events up to the 400 meter
distance, including the hurdles.
Break-Line - CORRECT ANSWERS-A specific mark on the track used only in certain
races that are longer than one lap (such as the 800 meter or 4x400 meter relay). The
break-line indicates the point at which runners may leave their assigned lane and move
toward the inside lane of the track.
Crossbar - CORRECT ANSWERS-The bar that a high jumper or pole vaulter must
clear.
Discus - CORRECT ANSWERS-A throwing event in which the athlete throws a
cylindrical object as far as possible.
Draft - CORRECT ANSWERS-In a distance race, to tuck in behind another runner,
letting that runner control the pace and block the wind.
Exchange zone - CORRECT ANSWERS-The 20 meter section of a track inside which
the baton must be passed from one runner to another during a relay race.
False Start - CORRECT ANSWERS-Moving or leaving the starting blocks or line before
the gun goes off.
Field events - CORRECT ANSWERS-All of the throwing and jumping events; events
that do not take place on the track itself.
Flight phase - CORRECT ANSWERS-For a jumper, the period following takeoff during
which the athlete enters a period of non-support.
Flop style - CORRECT ANSWERS-Also known as the Fosbury Flop, this is a style of
high jumping in which the jumper's back passes over the bar. The style was popularized
by American Dick Fosbury, a gold medalist in 1968.
, Anchor - CORRECT ANSWERS-The athlete who runs the last leg of a relay race.
Approach - CORRECT ANSWERS-In a jumping event, the run up phase during which
the athlete builds speed or otherwise prepares for the jump.
Baton - CORRECT ANSWERS-The hollow tube which must be passed between
runners to complete a relay race.
Bell Lap - CORRECT ANSWERS-The final lap of a multiple lap race, at the beginning of
which a bell is rung. This signifies that the leader of the race has begun the final lap.
Blocks - CORRECT ANSWERS-An aid used at the start of events up to the 400 meter
distance, including the hurdles.
Break-Line - CORRECT ANSWERS-A specific mark on the track used only in certain
races that are longer than one lap (such as the 800 meter or 4x400 meter relay). The
break-line indicates the point at which runners may leave their assigned lane and move
toward the inside lane of the track.
Crossbar - CORRECT ANSWERS-The bar that a high jumper or pole vaulter must
clear.
Discus - CORRECT ANSWERS-A throwing event in which the athlete throws a
cylindrical object as far as possible.
Draft - CORRECT ANSWERS-In a distance race, to tuck in behind another runner,
letting that runner control the pace and block the wind.
Exchange zone - CORRECT ANSWERS-The 20 meter section of a track inside which
the baton must be passed from one runner to another during a relay race.
False Start - CORRECT ANSWERS-Moving or leaving the starting blocks or line before
the gun goes off.
Field events - CORRECT ANSWERS-All of the throwing and jumping events; events
that do not take place on the track itself.
Flight phase - CORRECT ANSWERS-For a jumper, the period following takeoff during
which the athlete enters a period of non-support.
Flop style - CORRECT ANSWERS-Also known as the Fosbury Flop, this is a style of
high jumping in which the jumper's back passes over the bar. The style was popularized
by American Dick Fosbury, a gold medalist in 1968.
