Definition of "track and field" []

• Athletic events performed on a running track and the field associated with it. (noun)

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• "Most athletes and black leaders did not think a black boycott would be effective, but one of Edwards's first adherents to the idea was Tommie Smith, a student at San Jose State College and an extraordinary athlete who already held two world records in track and field events."
• "Gymnastics, many track and field events, ballet, swimming, and skating areprime examples of this alternative routing of information."
• "Nike signs track and field agreement with China Sports Service, wherein Nike agrees to endorse, equip, and help train Chinese national men’s and women’s track and field teams."