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track and field
Space for team or individual contests involving running events and/or field events.
A track and field venue is a place where competitive meets or individual events are held, pitting individuals or teams against each other in field contests or races around a measured track.
The venue can hold a full meet or an individual event. Field contests and races on a measured track are both included.
Competition can be individual or involve teams. The definition therefore includes team formats without treating every event as a direct contest between single athletes.
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