13 Terms
Contributors in Track and field
Track and field
World Championships
Sports; Track and field
Running and track and field championships held once every 2 years; almost as prestigious as the Olympics
VO2max
Sports; Track and field
Also called maximal aerobic capacity; maximum amount of oxygen that can be utilised by the body; higher V02max generally equals better performance; can be improved with training but has a genetic ...
Athletes Helping Athletes (AHA)
Sports; Track and field
The world-class marathon training and fundraising programme that benefits challenged athletes.
CoolMax®
Sports; Track and field
A high-performance polyester fibre used in athletic apparel for its cotton-like feel, moisture wicking properties and quick dry time; brand name of DuPont®
Mary Decker-Slaney
Sports; Track and field
Great American middle distance runner; has held many world and American records
