競歩
Meanings
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racewalking; race walking
Athletic event where one must maintain contact with the ground and keep the leading leg straight. Used in sports contexts.
Racewalking is an official Olympic event.
He broke the Japanese record in racewalking.
Usage patterns
- 競歩の選手a racewalking athlete
He is a racewalking athlete representing Japan.
- 競歩に出場するto compete in a racewalking event
She competed in the Olympic racewalking event.
- 競歩で〈数〉位になるto place Nth in a racewalking event
He placed third in the racewalking event.
- 競歩の大会a racewalking competition/tournament
A racewalking competition will be held next month.