Track and Field Events

There are two main types of hurtle races

You need all of these thing to be successful at pole vault except...

What is the shortest Long Distance race in track?

The steeplechase was started when runners tried the course that was originally made for horses.

This is the name for the last person to run in a relay race

The _____ is when the jumper is moving forward and upward after they touch the toe board in long jump.

Who invented the Fosbury Flop?

This is the height of the hurtle in a 120 yard race.

The _____ is when the jumper lands and their back is straight but not rigid, with head and arms held forward.

In this position, your hips are slightly above your shoulders

These are all distances of dash races except

In this position, your feet are on the starting block

Which of these is not a track event?

This is a throwing event where you throw a long hollow object

The _____ is when the jumper runs toward the takeoff board in long jump.

This is a throw where you throw a 16-pound metal ball

The ______ is when the jumper is in the air with arms up and legs out in the long jump.

In the article, what college won the national title in track in 2011?

The Summer Olympic Games are held every _____ years (excluding this past year)

This high jump style is what is used by most high jumpers