Across
- 1. A type of rock climbing that requires no ropes but demands great technique.
- 3. A term used for intense local rivalries in team sports, especially football (soccer).
- 6. A tricky series of tight turns on a race track, designed to slow cars down.
- 8. A race covering 26.2 miles, inspired by an ancient Greek soldier’s legendary run.
- 9. A competition that tests all-around athleticism through ten different events.
- 11. An Olympic event combining five different disciplines, including fencing and swimming.
- 14. A track event where athletes must clear multiple obstacles while running at full speed.
- 17. One of the three weapons used in Olympic fencing.
- 18. A sudden and decisive victory in boxing, ending the match instantly.
- 19. A team race where runners pass a baton to complete the event.
Down
- 2. A key skill in both basketball and soccer for moving the ball while maintaining control.
- 4. A crucial element in climbing, tennis, and weightlifting for maintaining control.
- 5. A gymnastics event requiring speed, strength, and a springboard.
- 7. A track and field event where athletes throw a long spear-like object.
- 10. A term in golf for scoring one over par on a hole.
- 11. The main group of riders in a long-distance cycling race.
- 12. The small, hard object that players hit with sticks in an ice hockey game.
- 13. A powerful basketball move where a player slams the ball through the hoop.
- 15. A rugby formation where players lock together to gain possession of the ball.
- 16. A skiing or canoeing event that requires navigating through a series of gates.