Swedish-English names of sports

javelin – spjutkastning

shot put – kulstötning

high jump – höjdhopp

decathlon – tiokamp

athletics – friidrott

hurdles – hinderlopp

discus – diskus

sjukamp – heptathlon

long jump – längdhopp

pole vault – stavhopp

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