If two competitors are n_ _ _ and n_ _ _, they are level with each other and have an equal chance of winning.
Neck and neck
Advantage given to a team/player when the other team breaks a rule.
Penalty
A ... is a player who replaces another player from the same team.
Substitute
Someone you are competing against in a sport is your ...
Opponent
She seems a bit out of condition. I'm afraid she'll have to s_ _ _ _ _ for silver this time.
Settle
A r_ _ _ _ _-_ _ is a person who comes second in a competition.
Runner-up
A_ _ _ _ _ _ _ is the ability to do something without making mistakes.
Accuracy
This marks the end of a race or competition.
Finish line
To touch someone in a game of "chasing other players".
Tag
They say the triathlon is a great test of s_ _ _ _ _ _. (mental and physical strength to do something difficult for a long time)
Stamina
The stadium was packed with cheering ... (people who watch a sports event)
Spectators
Golf is played on a ...?
Course
Football is played on a ...
Field
Sports like tennis, badminton, handball, volleyball or squash are played on a ...
Court
A sport in which players are allowed to touch each other when, for example, they are trying to get the ball.
Contact sport
A t_ _ _ _ _ is when you try to prevent another player from running forward.
Tackle
We say that someone is i_ t_ _ l_ _ _ when they are in a winning position during a race.
In the lead
The person or team that finishes third wins the ... medal.
Bronze
We think he'll turn into a t_ _-c_ _ _ _ player. (of the best/highest quality)
Top-class
Ice hockey is played on a ...
Rink
What was the ... score? (a short rest period between the two parts of a sports game)
Half-time