Test Your Knowledge On IAAF World Championships

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Test Your Knowledge On IAAF World Championships - Quiz

International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) governs the game of athletics and establish athletics events in a calendar year from which different countries can participate.
What do you know about the International Association of Athletics Federation? What is the extent of your knowledge on the association? Let our test prove your knowledge!

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1.

What type of Federation is the IAAF?
- A.
  
  Sports
- B.
  
  Cross-country
- C.
  
  Interdenominational
- D.
  
  Medical
Correct Answer
A. Sports

Explanation
The correct answer is Sports. The IAAF, which stands for International Association of Athletics Federations, is a federation that governs the sport of athletics worldwide. It sets the rules and regulations for athletics competitions, organizes major events such as the World Championships, and promotes the development of the sport globally.

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2.

How many members did the Federation possess as at 2018?
- A.
  
  200
- B.
  
  215
- C.
  
  230
- D.
  
  250
Correct Answer
B. 215

Explanation
The Federation possessed 215 members as of 2018.

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3.

What year did the IAAF pass several amendments to its rules to allow athletes to receive compensation for participating in international competition?
- A.
  
  1981
- B.
  
  1982
- C.
  
  1983
- D.
  
  1984
Correct Answer
C. 1983

Explanation
In 1983, the IAAF passed several amendments to its rules to allow athletes to receive compensation for participating in international competition. This decision marked a significant change in the organization's approach towards athlete compensation and recognized the value and contribution of athletes in international competitions.

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4.

What year did the federation retain the word amateur in its name to?
- A.
  
  2000
- B.
  
  2001
- C.
  
  2002
- D.
  
  2003
Correct Answer
B. 2001

Explanation
In 2001, the federation decided to retain the word "amateur" in its name.

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5.

What year did the association change its name to the International Association of Athletics Federations?
- A.
  
  2000
- B.
  
  2001
- C.
  
  2002
- D.
  
  2003
Correct Answer
B. 2001

Explanation
In 2001, the association changed its name to the International Association of Athletics Federations.

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6.

What year did the IAAF approve a rebranding of the organization to World Athletics?
- A.
  
  2016
- B.
  
  2017
- C.
  
  2018
- D.
  
  2019
Correct Answer
D. 2019

Explanation
In 2019, the IAAF approved a rebranding of the organization to World Athletics. This suggests that the organization underwent a change in its name and possibly its branding strategy in order to better reflect its global presence and significance in the world of athletics.

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7.

What world championship initiated the first world athletics rebranding?
- A.
  
  2016
- B.
  
  2017
- C.
  
  2018
- D.
  
  2019
Correct Answer
D. 2019

Explanation
In 2019, the world championship initiated the first world athletics rebranding. This suggests that prior to 2019, there had not been any significant rebranding efforts in the world of athletics. The question implies that the rebranding was a significant event and the year 2019 marks the beginning of this new phase in the world of athletics.

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8.

Who was the president of IAAF in 2018?
- A.
  
  Sebastian Coe
- B.
  
  Andrew Cole
- C.
  
  Lloyd George
- D.
  
  Charles John
Correct Answer
A. Sebastian Coe

Explanation
Sebastian Coe was the president of IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) in 2018.

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9.

What congress was the president in 2018 elected?
- A.
  
  2014
- B.
  
  2015
- C.
  
  2016
- D.
  
  2017
Correct Answer
B. 2015
10.

Where did the 2015 World Championship hold?
- A.
  
  China
- B.
  
  Spain
- C.
  
  Germany
- D.
  
  Italy
Correct Answer
A. China

Explanation
In 2015, the World Championship was held in China.

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