Sports Quiz: Track And Field

A relay team in a Track and Field relay race is made up of four members. Each member runs a portion of the race before passing a baton to the next team member. This allows for each member to run a shorter distance but still contribute to the overall race. Having four members ensures a balance between individual effort and teamwork, as each member's performance affects the team's success.

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

The 400 Meter Run is an event in the traditional track and field decathlon. The decathlon is a combined event consisting of ten track and field events, and the 400 Meter Run is one of them. The decathlon tests an athlete's versatility and skill across various disciplines, including running, jumping, and throwing. The 400 Meter Run specifically measures an athlete's speed and endurance as they race one lap around the track.

Mike Powell broke Bob Beamon's long jump record. This is a well-known fact in the world of athletics. In 1991, at the World Championships in Athletics, Powell jumped a distance of 8.95 meters, surpassing Beamon's record of 8.90 meters that had stood for 23 years. Powell's incredible feat solidified his place in history as one of the greatest long jumpers of all time.

In July 2001, Hicham el Guerrouj of Morocco broke the existing world record for the mile run with a time of 01:43. This means that he completed the mile run in 1 minute and 43 seconds, surpassing the previous record.

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 in 1988 during the World Indoor Championships in Budapest, Hungary. She set a new world record with a time of 6.96 seconds, making her the first woman to run the 60 meters in under 7 seconds.

Merlene Ottey is the correct answer because she is the first woman to successfully defend her 200 meters Track and Field title at the world championships. This means that she won the 200 meters race in two consecutive world championships, establishing herself as the champion in that event.

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

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."

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

Paul Tergat, the winner of the 2005 New York Marathon, is from Kenya. This can be inferred from the fact that Kenya is known for producing world-class long-distance runners and has a strong tradition in marathon running. Additionally, Tergat himself is a renowned Kenyan long-distance runner, further supporting the conclusion that he is from Kenya.

Wilson Kipketer, the men's 800 meter run world record holder, calls Denmark his home.

Kenenisa Bekele is the correct answer because he set the 10,000 meter world record in August of 2005. Hicham El Guerrouj, Paul Tergat, and Bernard Lagat are all accomplished runners, but they did not set the 10,000 meter world record in August of 2005.

Gillian Russell won the world junior 100 meters title at the world junior championships in both 1990 and 1992.

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Reggie Torian is the correct answer because he won the silver medal in the 60 meters hurdles for men at the world indoor championships of 1999.

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

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

Jerome Young was not on the world record outdoor 4 x 200 meter relay team that set the record in 1994.

Roman Sebrle set a Decathlon world record in May of 2001 with a 9,026 point score.

Florence Griffith Joyner and Jackie Joyner-Kersee were sisters-in-law. This means that they were related through marriage, with Florence being married to Jackie's brother. They were not sisters, cousins, or mother and daughter.

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In 1999, Russia won both the mile relays at the world indoor and outdoor championships. This means that the Russian team performed exceptionally well in both events, showcasing their strength and dominance in relay races.

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

The poles that hold up and measure how high the bar is in the high jump event are called standards. These vertical posts are positioned at each end of the bar and provide stability and support. They also have height markings that allow officials to measure the height of the bar accurately.

Merlene Ottey is the only female athlete to have run under 22 seconds in the indoor 200 meters during the twentieth century. This achievement is significant because it demonstrates her exceptional speed and athleticism. Ottey's accomplishment sets her apart from other female athletes in this event during that time period.

Peta Gaye Dowdie is the correct answer because she was the Jamaican National female 100 meters champion in 1999.

In 1989, Great Britain's outdoor 4 x 800 meter men's team ran a time of 01:04 to establish a world record.