runology

/ˌrʌnəˈlɒdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the study of the history and development of running and athletic events, especially in relation to the ancient Olympic Games.

“The historian is an expert in runology and has written extensively on the evolution of marathon racing.”

Synonyms

  • athletics history
  • track and field studies

Antonyms

  • athletics physics
  • athletics science