Track and field trivia

Question 1

Which track & field event consists of 10 different events over two days?

Accepted Answer

Decathlon

Question 2

The modern Summer Games were first held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Who is known as the "Flying Finn" for his dominance in long-distance running?

Accepted Answer

Paavo Nurmi

Question 4

Which country has won the most medals in Olympic track & field history?

Accepted Answer

United States

Question 5

Who was the first woman to win three gold medals in track & field at a single Summer Games?

Accepted Answer

Betty Cuthbert

Question 6

In which events did Jesse Owens win gold medals during the 1936 Berlin Summer Games?

Accepted Answer

Long Jump, 200m sprint, 100m sprint, 4x100m Relay

Question 7

Which female sprinter set the world record in the 200m at the 1988 Seoul Summer Games?

Accepted Answer

Florence Griffith-Joyner

Question 8

The decathlon is an event exclusive to women in Olympic track & field.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Which event involves throwing a heavy disc?

Accepted Answer

Discus

Question 10

Which athlete holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals in track & field?

Accepted Answer

Carl Lewis

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