Track And Field Trivia

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

    • Five
    • Three
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Explore the world of athletics with the 'Track And Field Trivia' quiz. Test your knowledge on relay team compositions, record-breaking athletes, and Olympic champions. Perfect for learners interested in sports history and achievements.

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  • 2. 

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

    • Michael Johnson

    • Donovan Bailey

    • Steve Scott

    • Kerron Clement

    Correct Answer
    A. Michael Johnson
    Explanation
    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?

    • Mother And Daughter

    • Sisters

    • Cousins

    • Sisters-In-Law

    Correct Answer
    A. Sisters-In-Law
    Explanation
    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?

    • 400 Meter Run

    • Triple Jump

    • 800 Meter Run

    • Hammer Throw

    Correct Answer
    A. 400 Meter Run
    Explanation
    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?

    • United Arab Emirates

    • Kenya

    • Ethiopia

    • United States

    Correct Answer
    A. Kenya
    Explanation
    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?

    • Canada

    • U.S.

    • Trinidad And Tobago

    • Jamaica

    Correct Answer
    A. Trinidad And Tobago
    Explanation
    Fana Ashby competes for Trinidad and Tobago in track and field.

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  • 7. 

    Who broke Bob Beamon's long jump record?

    • Mike Powell

    • Jesse Owens

    • Leroy Burrell

    • Carl Lewis

    Correct Answer
    A. Mike Powell
    Explanation
    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?

    • Measures

    • Standards

    • Bars

    • Poles

    Correct Answer
    A. Standards
    Explanation
    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?

    • Lithuania

    • Romania

    • Germany

    • Czech Republic

    Correct Answer
    A. Czech Republic
    Explanation
    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?

    • England

    • Denmark

    • South Africa

    • Jamaica

    Correct Answer
    A. Denmark
    Explanation
    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?

    • Gwen Torrence

    • Merlene Ottey

    • Florence Griffith

    • Katrin Krabbe

    Correct Answer
    A. Merlene Ottey
    Explanation
    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 nationality is track star, Linford Christie, by birth?

    • American

    • British

    • Canadian

    • Jamaican

    Correct Answer
    A. Jamaican
    Explanation
    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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  • 13. 

    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?

    • McDonald, Frazer, Ottey, Cuthbert

    • Ottey, Frazer, Cuthbert, Campbell

    • Ottey, Campbell, McDonald,Cuthbert

    • Ottey, Frazer,McDonald,Campbell

    Correct Answer
    A. Ottey, Frazer, Cuthbert, Campbell
  • 14. 

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

    • Tom Pappas

    • Dan O'Brien

    • Roman Sebrle

    • Brian Clay

    Correct Answer
    A. Roman Sebrle
    Explanation
    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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    Who is the only female to run under 22 seconds in the indoor 200 meters during the twentieth century?

    • Marion Jones

    • Flo Jo

    • Merlene Ottey

    • Irina Privolova

    Correct Answer
    A. Merlene Ottey
    Explanation
    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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  • 16. 

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

    • Flo Jo

    • Irina Privolova

    • Gail Devers

    • Merlene Ottey

    Correct Answer
    A. Merlene Ottey
    Explanation
    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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  • 17. 

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

    • Winning a gold medal in the 800 meters

    •  Winning a gold medal in the 5000 meters  

    • Winning a gold medal in the 1500 meters and 5000 meters at the same Olympic Games

    • Winning a gold medal in the marathon

    Correct Answer
    A. Winning a gold medal in the 1500 meters and 5000 meters at the same Olympic Games
    Explanation
    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?

    • Gillian Russell

    • Angella Vaughan

    • Joyce Bates

    • Glory Alozie

    Correct Answer
    A. Gillian Russell
  • 19. 

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

    • 21.77

    • 22.09

    • 22.06

    • 21.81

    Correct Answer
    A. 21.77
    Explanation
    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?

    • Juliet Cuthbert

    • Zhanna Pintussevich Block

    • Inger Miller

    • Beverly McDonald

    Correct Answer
    A. Inger Miller
    Explanation
    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?

    • Kenenisa Bikele

    • Paul Tergat

    • Bernard Lagat

    • Hicham El Guerrouj

    Correct Answer
    A. Kenenisa Bikele
    Explanation
    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?

    • USA

    • Canada

    • Brazil

    • Cuba

    Correct Answer
    A. Brazil
    Explanation
    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?

    • Russia

    • United States

    • Germany

    • Czech Republic

    Correct Answer
    A. Russia
    Explanation
    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?

    • 02:03.

    • 02:01.

    • 02:59.

    • 02:04.

    Correct Answer
    A. 02:04.
    Explanation
    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 American won the silver medal in the 60 meters hurdles for men at the world indoor championships of 1999?

    • Reggie Torian

    • Duane Ross

    • Terry Dees

    • Allen Johnson

    Correct Answer
    A. Reggie Torian
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Allen Johnson.

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  • 26. 

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

    • Carl Lewis

    • Mike Marsh

    • Floyd Heard

    • Jerome Young

    Correct Answer
    A. Jerome Young
    Explanation
    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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  • 27. 

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

    • Merlene Ottey

    • Juliet Cuthbert

    • Beverley McDonald

    • Peta Gaye Dowdie

    Correct Answer
    A. Peta Gaye Dowdie
    Explanation
    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?

    • Merlene Frazer

    • Juliet Cuthbert

    • Michelle Freeman

    • Merlene Ottey

    Correct Answer
    A. Merlene Frazer
    Explanation
    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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