track-and-field
adjective
: of, relating to, or being any of various competitive athletic events (such as running, jumping, and weight throwing) performed on a running track and on the adjacent field
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Staten Island’s Ocean Breeze athletic complex is one of the few rec centers in the city with a full indoor track-and-field facility.
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The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
He’s known in the community both for his high school and college track-and-field career, as well as his work advocating for learning and helping those in need.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
In addition to the international travel her plan requires, heroine and track-and-field star Mizuki must cross-dress to attend the all-boys school where her high-jumping beau studies.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Local broadcast stations own a variety of national sports rights, including WNBA, NWSL, women’s volleyball and track-and-field, and some local rights for NBA and NHL that used to be owned by regional sports networks.
—Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
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The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
He’s known in the community both for his high school and college track-and-field career, as well as his work advocating for learning and helping those in need.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
In addition to the international travel her plan requires, heroine and track-and-field star Mizuki must cross-dress to attend the all-boys school where her high-jumping beau studies.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Local broadcast stations own a variety of national sports rights, including WNBA, NWSL, women’s volleyball and track-and-field, and some local rights for NBA and NHL that used to be owned by regional sports networks.
—Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Track-and-field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/track-and-field. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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