Racing - Ski racing

A race is a competition of speed. The competitors in a race try to complete a given task in the shortest amount of time. Typically this involves traversing some distance, but it can be any other task involving speed. A race to cover a certain distance may be any length, and using any means stipulated by the rules. Running a distance is the most basic form of racing, but races are often conducted in vehicles, such as boats and cars, on or ...

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• Racing - Unassisted human racing
• Racing - Cycle racing
• Racing - Ski racing
• Racing - Animal racing
• Racing - Aircraft racing
• Racing - Motorized racing motorsport
• Racing - Boat racing
• Racing - Other types
• Racing - Etymology

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Racing - Unassisted human racing. Using only the human body's own muscles: Amateur Radio Direction Finding Cross country running Marathon Orienteering Racewalking Road running Running Track running in Athletics Swimming Racing - Cycle racing. Bicycle racing: Track cycling, such as a Points race Road bicycle racing, such as the Tour de France Mountain (offroad) cycling See also:

Racing, Racing - List of types of race, Racing - Unassisted human racing, Racing - Cycle racing, Racing - Ski racing, Racing - Animal racing, Racing - Aircraft racing, Racing - Motorized racing motorsport, Racing - Boat racing, Racing - Other types, Racing - Etymology

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The word race comes from a Viking word. This Viking word arrived in France during the invading of Normandy and gave the word raz which means "swift water" in Brittany; it can be found in "Pointe du Raz" (the most western point of France, in Brittany), and "raz-de-marée" (tsunami). A race and its name are often associated with the place of origin, the means of transport and the distance of the race. As a couple of examples, see the Paris ...

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Racing, Racing - List of types of race, Racing - Unassisted human racing, Racing - Cycle racing, Racing - Ski racing, Racing - Animal racing, Racing - Aircraft racing, Racing - Motorized racing motorsport, Racing - Boat racing, Racing - Other types, Racing - Etymology

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