Athletic Training

noun the long tendon in the back of the knee

verb to cripple by cutting the hamstring

adjective pertaining to the hamstring

• The athlete suffered a hamstring injury during the game.
• I pulled my hamstring while playing soccer.
• I totally wrecked my hamstring trying to show off at the gym.
• His lack of preparation really hamstrung his chances of success.

verb to preoccupy or fill the mind continually, intrusively, and to a troubling extent

• She tends to obsess over the smallest details when working on a project.
• My sister really obsesses over her favorite TV show.
• I totally obsess over that new video game, I can't stop playing it.
• His mind would obsess over the possibilities of what could have been if he had made different choices.

noun a track and field event in which a person uses a long, flexible pole to propel themselves over a high bar

• The athlete excelled in the pole vault event, setting a new personal record.
• Did you see that amazing pole vault at the track meet?
• That pole vault was lit, bro!
• In order to succeed, sometimes you have to take a leap of faith like in a pole vault.

noun a form of rugby union played with seven players on each team, known for its fast-paced and high-scoring nature

• Rugby sevens is a variant of rugby union with seven players on each team.
• I love watching rugby sevens because it's fast-paced and exciting.
• Let's hit the pitch and play some rugby sevens!
• Participating in rugby sevens is like a high-speed chess game on the field.

noun a participant in a triathlon race

• The triathlete completed the swimming, cycling, and running segments of the race with impressive speed.
• My friend is training to become a triathlete and has been spending a lot of time at the gym.
• That triathlete is a beast when it comes to competing in endurance events.
• Being a triathlete requires a combination of physical strength and mental endurance.