FAY X-Country and Aths

Question 1

What is the name of the event in which you swing a ball on a chain around and then hurl it out into the field?

Accepted Answer

Hammer Throw

Question 2

Which country is famous for it's sprinters?

Accepted Answer

Jamaica

Question 3

Which countries are known for producing world-class distance runners?

Accepted Answer

Kenya and Ethiopia

Question 4

Most outdoor athletics tracks have...

Accepted Answer

8 lanes

Question 5

When was modern Cross Country running started?

Accepted Answer

1900

Question 6

The longest running race in athletics is the...

Accepted Answer

10,000m

Question 7

A 1500m race is 3.5 laps of the track..

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

What is the world record high jump score?

Accepted Answer

2.45m

Question 9

What is the name of the stick that is passed in most relays?

Accepted Answer

Baton

Question 10

When is cross country season at star?

Accepted Answer

Term 2

Question 11

What is a decathlon?

Accepted Answer

A 10 event athletics contest

Question 12

What surfaces can Cross Country running take place on?

Accepted Answer

Dirt and Grass

Question 13

What is the theme for Fay's house athletics 2025?

Accepted Answer

FAY FLIX

Question 14

In athletics, the men's and women's shot put weighs...

Accepted Answer

M: 7.26kg W:4kg

Question 15

What is the best type of food to eat before a race?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates such as pasta

Question 16

When is athletics season at star?

Accepted Answer

Term 3

Question 17

What is Usain Bolt's time for the world record 100m?

Accepted Answer

9.58

Question 18

What shoes do athletes wear in running races?

Accepted Answer

Spikes

Question 19

What is Faybians favourite athletics event?

Accepted Answer

Shot Put, High Jump, 200m, 400m

Question 20

Field events in athletics include jumping and....

Accepted Answer

Throwing

Questions 20