FIELD EVENT Definition & Meaning

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field event

noun

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

noun

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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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of field event¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

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The April 12 invitational field events begin at 3:30 p.m.

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However, Johnson's controversial decision to exclude field events from the competition has been criticised.

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The problem, Johnson said, is field events consist of multiple attempts of a given throw or jump, with the winner determined after each competitor has exhausted all their tries.

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Several top sprinters have also been affected by the sport’s restrictions on DSD athletes, which now cover all track and field events in the female category.

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Despite the men's disappointment, the US have dominated the track and field events.

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