Sentence examples for athletics from inspiring English sources
"athletics" is a correct and usable word in written English
You can use it when referring to sports involving physical exercise or skill, such as running, jumping, or throwing. For example, "My son is excelling in athletics this season, winning several races and taking home several medals."
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Physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill.
Why should Mr Nebiolo be able to ban from his athletics circuit athletes who want to compete in someone else's event?
England's rugby World Cup victory felt like a significant sidestep, because the media's lens is so often directed at athletes who compete in sports considered "appropriate" for women, such as gymnastics, athletics or tennis.
However, Idowu on Wednesday released a statement saying: "After some careful consideration I have decided that for the foreseeable future I will be taking a step back from athletics.
I love athletics because it's all about the effort you put in.
I was really pushing the limit in terms of the fastest recovery from a hernia operation that anyone in British athletics has had.
They were signed to Swansea City and Notts County, respectively, as teenagers, but eventually chose to pursue careers in athletics rather than the national game.
Black said that a British Athletics coaching mentoring scheme, set up in 2008, combined with a renewed focus on supporting elite athletes since 2012, was leading to more women being competitive at the highest level.
Black also stressed that Farah's training and preparation was closely monitored by British Athletics and that Salazar was not given free licence with the country's most successful athlete.
Sainsbury's partnership with British Athletics reflects its wider commitment to inspiring healthy lifestyles for all, and complements grassroots campaigns such as Active Kids and the Sainsbury's School Games.
The UK Athletics chief executive, Niels de Vos, defended the decision to stick with Salazar as a consultant even though he faced several serious allegations against him.
"I have spoken to him and said, 'What's going on?' I said I need answers and he said, 'Mo, I can prove to you, these are just allegations.' Related: UK Athletics insists it has 'no concerns' over Alberto Salazar's coaching of Mo Farah "But I'm really angry about the situation.
