athlete: starting block![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Starting block: device made up of two adjustable pedals that allow sprinters to give themselves momentum during a start.
starting line ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Line marking the start of the race.
lane line ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
White band bordering the lanes on the track.
rack ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Metal bar with notches that is used to adjust the position of the starting blocks.
spike ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Metal piece attached to the front part of the sole to avoid slipping on the track and achieve better thrust.
track shoe ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Shoe with a spiked sole that provides good traction during a race.
block ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Piece on which runners place their feet to give themselves momentum at the start of a race.
notch ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Each of the grooves used to secure the pedals.
pedal ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Piece where the athlete places the feet; its angle can be adjusted.
base ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Piece that supports the pedal.
anchor ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Piece that secures the starting block to the track.
shorts ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Very short pants covering only the top of the thighs.
number ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Numbered piece of square fabric that athletes wear on their backs and chests for easy identification.
shirt ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Supple, relatively tight-fitting garment covering the athlete’s upper body.