athletic contest
nounUK /æθˈletɪk ˈkɒntest/
US /æθˈletɪk ˈkɑːntest/
A game or race where people try to win by being strong or fast.
The school held an athletic contest with running and jumping.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A single event in a track and field meet.
The long jump was the first athletic contest of the day.
3. A formal competition between schools or clubs.
Our club won the athletic contest against the neighboring town.
4. Any test of physical skill and strength.
Tug-of-war is a fun athletic contest at the picnic.