A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

RACES

Sun, 15 Mar '26
Rushes
Sat, 7 Mar '26
Wife-carrying in Finland and cheese-rolling in England
Mon, 10 Mar '25
Marathons, e.g.
Thu, 19 Oct '23
Derbies, e.g.
Thu, 17 Aug '23
Election night list
Thu, 20 Jan '22
Four of the 10 decathlon events