field event

noun

1. 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

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of field event¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Six field events took place in a temporary arena in the city centre on Wednesday, before the remaining 26 trophies were decided at the Letzigrund Stadium.

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But in a world-class line-up, with the rounds passing by quickly at the temporary venue hosting Wednesday's field event finals in the centre of Zurich, the Briton maintained that momentum to fulfil a lifetime ambition.

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"If you're a talented young kid, you wouldn't necessarily pick track and field. You wouldn't certainly pick a field event where the rewards are less than on the track."

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Athletics' governing body insists the rules, which in 2023 were expanded to cover all female track and field events, are needed to ensure fair competition and to protect the female category.

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In the other field events, American Chase Jackson won the women’s shot put at 68-8 1/2.

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