Track & Field

Question 1

What is the longest official running event in track & field?

Accepted Answer

10,000 meter run

Question 2

There are typically 6 people on a relay team.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Hurdles are performed as sprints, middle distance and long distance running events.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

This is good form for passing a relay baton.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

In which event to athletes use a long stick in order to jump?

Accepted Answer

Pole Vault

Question 6

In which events do athletes spin?

Accepted Answer

Shot Put, Hammer Throw

Question 7

The motion of throwing a football is most similar to which throwing event?

Accepted Answer

Javelin

Question 8

What is the only throwing event in which you hold onto the object with both hands?

Accepted Answer

Hammer

Question 9

This is good form for passing a relay baton.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

Which event is shown in the image?

Accepted Answer

Discus

Question 11

Who was a multiple gold medal winning African American athlete in the Berlin Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Jesse Owens

Question 12

Which of these are jumping events in track and field?

Accepted Answer

Long Jump, High Jump

Question 13

Which event does NOT use a running start?

Accepted Answer

Shot Put

Question 14

You need to be consistent, fast & have a rhythm when approaching which jump?

Accepted Answer

Long Jump

Question 15

When was the sport of track and field first ever contested.

Accepted Answer

776 BC

Question 16

Chin, knee and toe need to be aligned for which throwing event?

Accepted Answer

Shot Put

Question 17

Which jumping event is pictured?

Accepted Answer

High Jump

Question 18

Who was not allowed to participate track & field in the Olympic Games until 1928?

Accepted Answer

Women

Question 19

Which of the following are running distances in track & field?

Accepted Answer

1500 meters, 400 meters, 800 meters

Questions 19