This is a list of common track and field terms, lingo and jargon.

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A.

Anchor Leg
Approach Run

B.

Baton
Bell Lap

C.

D.

Decathlon
Discus Throw

E.

Exchange Zone

F.

False Start
Fosbury Flop

G.

H.

Hammer Throw
Heat
Heptathlon
High Jump
Hurdling

I.

J.

Javelin

K.

L.

Leg
Long Jump

M.

N.

O.

P.

Pole Vault

Q.

R.

Race Walking
Relay Race

S.

Sand Pit
Shot Put
Starting Block
Steeplechase

T.

Take-Off Board
Throwing Circle
Triple Jump

U.

V.

W.

X.

Y.

Z.