Translation guide
A track event refers to a competitive athletic contest held on a running track, such as sprints, hurdles, relays, or distance races. This guide covers how to refer to these events in Japanese, from general terms to specific event names.
Referring to a track event in general, as opposed to a field event.
The most common and neutral term for track events. It covers all running events on the track.
He won a gold medal in a track event.
Literally 'track event of athletics'. Used when you need to be explicit, especially in formal contexts.
Track events in athletics include sprints and hurdles.
Naming a particular track event, such as the 100 meters or a relay.
Sprint events. Often used for races up to 400 meters.
She is good at sprint events.
Long-distance running events, typically 3000 meters and above.
Long-distance running requires endurance.
Hurdle events. Can be specified as 110m hurdles, 400m hurdles, etc.
He fell during the hurdle event.
Relay race. Often combined with distance, e.g., 4×100mリレー.
Middle-distance running, typically 800m to 1500m.
Referring to the sport of track and field, which includes track events.
トラック競技 specifically means track events (running on the track). 陸上競技 is the broader term for track and field, which includes field events (jumping, throwing) as well as track events. Use トラック競技 when you want to distinguish from field events.
Track events are held on the track, while field events are held on the field.
They dropped the baton in the relay.
Middle-distance running requires both speed and endurance.
彼は陸上をやっている。
He does track and field.