Track and field events (9)
I believe the answer is:
athletics
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">track and field events</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(events in athletic disciplines)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for athletics that I've seen before include "Lithe acts observed in sporting contests" , "Track and field events" , "Oldham and Charlton?" , "Track and field sports" , "Sports - his cattle (anag)" .)