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in Class 12 by kratos

Explain the following terms :

(i) Baton

(ii) Marathon

(iii) Hurdling

(iv) Take-*** area

(v) Approach run

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by kratos
 
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(i) Baton : A stick or a cylindrical substance passed from one athlete to another in a relay.

(ii) Marathon : A long distance foot race of around 42 km. This race was started in Greek Olympics 1896. The race got its name from Greek history where a soldier upon winning the battle by the army, ran all the way from a place called Marathon to the capital city, Athens.

(iii) Hurdling : The act of running and jumping over an obstacle at speed.

(iv) Take-* area :** The area on the track after the starting point from where the athlete propels his or her body into air while taking the jump.

(v) Approach run : The runway from starting line to the take-*** in high jump, long jump, triple jump and pole vault events.

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