Track And Field Trivia

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1. How many members make up a relay team in a Track and Field relay race?

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A relay team in a Track and Field relay race consists of four members. Each member runs a portion of the race and then passes a baton to the next member until all four have completed their portion. This ensures that each member gets a chance to showcase their speed and endurance while working together as a team to achieve the best possible time.

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2. The 1995 Outdoor U.S. Track and Field Championships men's 400 meter run was won by whom?

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Michael Johnson won the 1995 Outdoor U.S. Track and Field Championships men's 400 meter run.

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3. How were the American track stars Florence Griffith Joyner and Jackie Joyner-Kersee related?

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Florence Griffith Joyner and Jackie Joyner-Kersee were sisters-in-law. This means that they were related through marriage, with one of them being married to the brother of the other.

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4. Which of these events is an event in the traditional track and field decathlon?

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The 400 Meter Run is an event in the traditional track and field decathlon. The decathlon consists of ten events, and the 400 Meter Run is one of them. In the decathlon, athletes compete in a series of track and field events to earn points based on their performance. The 400 Meter Run is a sprint event that tests the athlete's speed and endurance, making it a key component of the decathlon.

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5. 2005 New York Marathon men's winner Paul Tergat is from which country?

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Paul Tergat, the winner of the 2005 New York Marathon, is from Kenya. This can be inferred from the fact that Kenya is listed as one of the options and Tergat's nationality is well-known. Kenya has a strong reputation in long-distance running, and many elite marathon runners hail from this country.

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6. For which country does Fana Ashby compete in track and field?

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Fana Ashby competes for Trinidad and Tobago in track and field.

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7. Who broke Bob Beamon's long jump record?

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Mike Powell broke Bob Beamon's long jump record. This record had stood for 23 years since Beamon set it at the 1968 Olympics. Powell achieved this feat on August 30, 1991, at the World Championships in Athletics in Tokyo, Japan. He jumped a distance of 8.95 meters, breaking Beamon's previous record of 8.90 meters. Powell's record still stands today, making him one of the greatest long jumpers in history.

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8. What are the poles that hold up and measure how high the bar is in the high jump event called?

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The poles that hold up and measure how high the bar is in the high jump event are called standards. Standards are vertical posts that are positioned on either side of the bar and provide support for the bar. They also have height markings on them, allowing the officials to determine the height of the bar during the competition.

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9. Men's world record decathlete Roman Sebrle is from what country?

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Roman Sebrle, the men's world record decathlete, is from the Czech Republic. This can be inferred from the fact that the correct answer is Czech Republic.

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10. What country does the men's 800 meter run world record holder Wilson Kipketer call home?

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Wilson Kipketer, the men's 800 meter run world record holder, calls Denmark his home. This suggests that he is from Denmark and represents the country in his athletic pursuits.

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11. What woman is the first to successfully defend her 200 meters Track and Field title at the world championships?

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Merlene Ottey is the correct answer because she was the first woman to successfully defend her 200 meters Track and Field title at the world championships. This means that she won the title in two consecutive world championships.

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12. What man set a Decathlon world record in May of 2001 with a 9,026 point score?

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Roman Sebrle is the correct answer because he set a Decathlon world record in May of 2001 with a score of 9,026 points. Tom Pappas, Dan O'Brien, and Brian Clay are not the correct answers because they did not set a world record with that score in 2001.

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13. What nationality is track star, Linford Christie, by birth?

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Linford Christie, the track star, is Jamaican by birth. This means that he was born in Jamaica and holds Jamaican nationality.

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14. Who is the only female to run under 22 seconds in the indoor 200 meters during the twentieth century?

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Merlene Ottey is the correct answer because she is the only female athlete to have run under 22 seconds in the indoor 200 meters during the twentieth century. Marion Jones, Flo Jo, and Irina Privolova did not achieve this feat.

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15. Who is the first person to break 7 seconds in the female 60 meters?

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Merlene Ottey is the correct answer because she was the first female athlete to break the 7-second barrier in the 60 meters. Ottey, a Jamaican sprinter, achieved this feat on February 9, 1985, during the Cosford Games in England, where she clocked a time of 6.98 seconds. This was a significant milestone in women's sprinting, showcasing Ottey's exceptional speed and athleticism.

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16. What were the surnames of the four Jamaican women who ran in the semifinals of the 200 meters at the 1997 World Championships in Athens?

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17. What is Hicham El Guerrouj's notable achievement in the Olympics?

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Hicham El Guerrouj is the only man since Paavo Nurmi to win a gold medal in both the 1500 meters and 5000 meters at the same Olympic Games. This achievement highlights his exceptional prowess as a middle-distance runner and his ability to excel in multiple events at the highest level of competition.

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18. Who won the world junior 100 meters title at the world junior championships in 1990 and again in 1992?

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19. What was the time clocked by Inger Miller to win the 200 meters at the 1999 World Championships?

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Inger Miller clocked a time of 21.77 seconds to win the 200 meters at the 1999 World Championships.

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20. Who won the 100 meters for women at the 1997 Jamaica Invitational games?

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Inger Miller won the 100 meters for women at the 1997 Jamaica Invitational games.

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21. Who is the runner who set the 10,000 meter world record in August of 2005?

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Kenenisa Bikele is the correct answer because he set the 10,000 meter world record in August of 2005.

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22. What team topped the medal standings in track and field at the 1999 Pan American games?

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Brazil topped the medal standings in track and field at the 1999 Pan American Games.

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23. Which country won both mile relays at the world indoor and outdoor championships held in 1999?

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In 1999, Russia emerged as the victorious country in both mile relays at the world indoor and outdoor championships. This implies that the Russian team performed exceptionally well in both events, showcasing their strength and dominance in relay running.

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24. In 1989 Great Britain's outdoor 4 x 800 meter men's team ran what time to establish a world record?

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In 1989, Great Britain's outdoor 4 x 800 meter men's team ran a time of 02:04 to establish a world record.

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25. Which of the following men were not on the world record outdoor 4 x 200 meter relay team, which set the record in 1994?

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Jerome Young was not on the world record outdoor 4 x 200 meter relay team that set the record in 1994. The question asks for the person who was not part of the team, and the other three options - Carl Lewis, Mike Marsh, and Floyd Heard - were all members of the team that set the record. Therefore, Jerome Young is the correct answer as he was not part of the team.

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26. Which American won the silver medal in the 60 meters hurdles for men at the world indoor championships of 1999?

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The correct answer is Allen Johnson.

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27. Who is the Jamaican National female 100 meters champion in 1999?

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Peta Gaye Dowdie is the Jamaican National female 100 meters champion in 1999.

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28. Which Jamaican female ran the anchor leg of the 4 by 100 meters in the semi-finals of that event in the 1991 Tokyo World Championships?

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Merlene Frazer ran the anchor leg of the 4 by 100 meters in the semi-finals of the 1991 Tokyo World Championships.

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How many members make up a relay team in a Track and Field relay race?
The 1995 Outdoor U.S. Track and Field Championships men's 400 meter...
How were the American track stars Florence Griffith Joyner and Jackie...
Which of these events is an event in the traditional track and field...
2005 New York Marathon men's winner Paul Tergat is from which country?
For which country does Fana Ashby compete in track and field?
Who broke Bob Beamon's long jump record?
What are the poles that hold up and measure how high the bar is in the...
Men's world record decathlete Roman Sebrle is from what country?
What country does the men's 800 meter run world record holder Wilson...
What woman is the first to successfully defend her 200 meters Track...
What man set a Decathlon world record in May of 2001 with a 9,026...
What nationality is track star, Linford Christie, by birth?
Who is the only female to run under 22 seconds in the indoor 200...
Who is the first person to break 7 seconds in the female 60 meters?
What were the surnames of the four Jamaican women who ran in the...
What is Hicham El Guerrouj's notable achievement in the Olympics?
Who won the world junior 100 meters title at the world junior...
What was the time clocked by Inger Miller to win the 200 meters at the...
Who won the 100 meters for women at the 1997 Jamaica Invitational...
Who is the runner who set the 10,000 meter world record in August of...
What team topped the medal standings in track and field at the 1999...
Which country won both mile relays at the world indoor and outdoor...
In 1989 Great Britain's outdoor 4 x 800 meter men's team ran what time...
Which of the following men were not on the world record outdoor 4 x...
Which American won the silver medal in the 60 meters hurdles for men...
Who is the Jamaican National female 100 meters champion in 1999?
Which Jamaican female ran the anchor leg of the 4 by 100 meters in the...
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