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110 meters hurdles
/wˈɒnhˈʌndɹədən tˈɛn mˈiːtəz hˈɜːdəlz/
/wˈʌnhˈʌndɹəd tˈɛn mˈiːɾɚz hˈɜːdəlz/
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a race where athletes sprint over a series of hurdles spaced 110 meters apart on a track
What is the "110 meters hurdles"?
The 110 meters hurdles is a track and field race where athletes run a sprint while clearing ten hurdles set at a specific height. The hurdles are placed at equal distances along the 110-meter track. Athletes must clear each hurdle without knocking it over, while maintaining their speed and technique throughout the race. The event tests both sprinting speed and agility, as athletes need to time their jumps correctly while avoiding losing momentum. The goal is to complete the race in the fastest time, with the athlete who clears the hurdles and crosses the finish line first winning the race.
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The final of the 110 meters hurdles will take place tomorrow afternoon.
The athlete cleared each hurdle smoothly in the 110 meters hurdles event.
She stumbled at the third hurdle during the 110 meters hurdles race.
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The final of the 110 meters hurdles will take place tomorrow afternoon.
The athlete cleared each hurdle smoothly in the 110 meters hurdles event.
She stumbled at the third hurdle during the 110 meters hurdles race.
She won the gold medal in the 110 meters hurdles at the national championships.
He specializes in the 110 meters hurdles and holds several national records.
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