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1
What piece of equipment is used to measure how far someone jumps in the long jump?
Jump Board
Ruler
Measuring Tape
Stopwatch
2
What is the decathlon, and how many events does it include?
12 events, all track
10 events, combined track and field
5 events, combined track and field
7 events, all field
3
Who holds the record for the longest long jump ever recorded, and how far was it?
Jesse Owens, 8.13 meters
Carl Lewis, 8.91 meters
Bob Beamon, 8.90 meters
Mike Powell, 8.95 meters
4
Which of these races is considered a middle-distance event?
100m
800m
Marathon
400m
5
What is the purpose of lane markings on a track?
To mark the finish line
To help athletes stay in their designated space
To count laps
To measure wind speed
6
Which athlete has won the most Olympic gold medals in track and field?
Usain Bolt
Carl Lewis
Jesse Owens
Paavo Nurmi
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What is the world record time for the 100-meter sprint?
9.87s
10.20
10.03
9.58s
8
What is the starting position called in sprint races?
Take Off Box
Ready Set
Runners Start
Starting Blocks
9
What is the average weight of a discus used in middle school competitions?
1.5kg
2kg
1kg
0.5kg
10
What is the highest recorded height cleared in the men’s pole vault event?
6.26m
6.18m
6.22m
6.14m
11
Who is the current, reigning Olympic champion in the men’s 100 meter sprint?
Ben Johnson
Usain Bolt
Noah Lyles
Tyson Gay
12
What is the maximum wind speed allowed for a record in sprints and jumps to be considered valid?
1.5 meters per second
3 metres per second
2 metres per second
2.5 metres per second
13
How many metres are in a standard running track?
800
100
400
200
14
How many hurdles are in a 400-meter hurdles race?
12
8
15
10
15
Which country has won the most medals in Olympic track and field history?
Germany
Kenya
Jamaica
USA
16
What is the term for a race that combines running, swimming, and cycling?
Decathlon
Marathon
Biathlon
Triathlon
17
How many teammates compete in a standard 4x100 meter relay?
2
4
3
5
18
What is the longest race in official track events?
10,000m
Half Marathon
Marathon
5000m
19
In the heptathlon, how many events are running-based?
5
2
4
3
20
In which track and field event do athletes throw a heavy ball as far as possible?
Shot put
Discus
Javelin
Hammer Throw
21
Which Olympic Games featured the first women’s track and field events?
1908
1928
1926
1920
22
In a relay race, what is passed from one runner to the next?
Marker
Baton
Stick
Flag
23
What is the name of the famous marathon held annually in the U.S. on Patriots' Day?
Chicago marathon
New York Marathon
Boston Marathon
LA Marathon
24
Where was the first ever Olympic Games?
Italy
Spain
Greece
England
25
What is the weight of the hammer used in men’s hammer throw competitions?
6kg
9kg
7.26kg
8.5kg
26
Where is the next summer Olympic Games?
Paris
Rome
LA
Bangkok
27
Which track and field event is nicknamed the “hop, step, and jump”?
High Jump
Triple Jump
Long jump
Pole Vault
28
In pole vaulting, what is the pole typically made of?
Alunminium
Steel
Wood
Fiberglass
29
What do you call the area where a shot putter must stay when throwing?
Throwing zone
Throwing pad
Throwing box
Throwing circle
30
Where is the next Winter Olympic Games?
China
Canada
Switzerland
Italy
