How Much Do You Know About IAAF World Championships?
IAAF World Championships in an athletics competition that features athletes from qualified countries of the world. A different class of athletics is often performed in the competition, and the winner is announced. IAAF World Championship takes place every two years. Are you sure you know about this? Let's take a fun quiz!
- 1.
When was IAAF World Championship held in 2023?
- A.
19 to 27 August
- B.
19 to 27 July
- C.
19 to 27 May
- D.
17 to 25 October
Correct Answer
A. 19 to 27 AugustExplanation
The IAAF World Championships in Athletics, held in 2023, took place from August 19 to August 27 at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What interval of years is between IAAF World Championships?
- A.
Two years
- B.
Five years
- C.
A year
- D.
Three years
Correct Answer
A. Two yearsExplanation
The correct answer is "Two years." The IAAF World Championships are held every two years.Rate this question:
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- 3.
When was the first Athletics World Championships of the IAAF organized?
- A.
2002
- B.
1978
- C.
2003
- D.
1983
Correct Answer
D. 1983Explanation
The first Athletics World Championships of the IAAF were organized in 1983.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When was the second limited event of the IAAF World Championship held?
- A.
1989
- B.
1980
- C.
1983
- D.
1986
Correct Answer
B. 1980Explanation
The second limited event of the IAAF World Championship was held in 1980.Rate this question:
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- 5.
When was the event switched to a two-year cycle?
- A.
2012
- B.
1991
- C.
1999
- D.
1993
Correct Answer
B. 1991Explanation
The event was switched to a two-year cycle in 1991.Rate this question:
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- 6.
IAAF World Championship was inaugurated in the year:
- A.
2001
- B.
1983
- C.
1992
- D.
1999
Correct Answer
B. 1983Explanation
IAAF World Championship was inaugurated in the year 1983, held at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland between 7 and 14 August 1983.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When did IAAF decide that the Olympic Games would serve as the World Championships for athletics?
- A.
1993
- B.
1913
- C.
1998
- D.
1908
Correct Answer
B. 1913Explanation
In 1913, the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) made the decision that the Olympic Games would serve as the World Championships for athletics. This means that athletes competing in the Olympic Games would also be considered as competing for the World Championships in their respective events. This decision was made to bring more prestige and recognition to the Olympic Games and to establish it as the ultimate stage for athletics competition on a global scale.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Where was the decision to separate Athletics World Championships from Olympics made?
- A.
Indiana
- B.
Puerto Rico
- C.
Copenhagen
- D.
London
Correct Answer
B. Puerto Rico -
- 9.
Which of these countries did not bid to host the inaugural competition?
- A.
Helsinki
- B.
Denmark
- C.
West Germany
- D.
Finland
Correct Answer
B. DenmarkExplanation
Denmark did not bid to host the inaugural competition. The question is asking which country did not submit a bid to host the competition. Helsinki, West Germany, and Finland are all locations that could have potentially bid to host the competition, but Denmark did not.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How many countries bid to host the inaugural competition of Athletics World Championships?
- A.
Two countries
- B.
Six countries
- C.
Four countries
- D.
Five countries
Correct Answer
A. Two countriesExplanation
Two countries bid to host the inaugural competition of Athletics World Championships.Rate this question:
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