Explain the following terms :(i) Baton (ii) Marathon (iii) Hurdling�

1.	Explain the following terms :(i) Baton (ii) Marathon (iii) Hurdling (iv) Take off area (v) Approach run
Answer» 1. Baton : A short light stick that one member of a team in a relay race passes to the next person to run. 2. Marathon : A long running race of 42.195 km. 3. Hurdling : In hurdling a runner races over a series of obstacles called hurdles, which are set at a fixed distance apart. 4. Take off Area : The area marked on the ground from where the jumper takes off for a jump. 5. Approach Run : The approach run is a buildup run by the athlete before moving the stage of taking off for a jump.

Explain the following terms :(i) Baton (ii) Marathon (iii) Hurdling (iv) Take off area (v) Approach run

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1. Baton : A short light stick that one member of a team in a relay race passes to the next person to run.

2. Marathon : A long running race of 42.195 km.

3. Hurdling : In hurdling a runner races over a series of obstacles called hurdles, which are set at a fixed distance apart.

4. Take off Area : The area marked on the ground from where the jumper takes off for a jump.

5. Approach Run : The approach run is a buildup run by the athlete before moving the stage of taking off for a jump.