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Track and Field Terminology

Description: This quiz covers the terminology used in the sport of Track and Field.
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What is the name of the event where athletes run a distance of 100 meters?

  1. 100-meter dash

  2. 100-meter sprint

  3. 100-meter race

  4. 100-meter run


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 100-meter dash is a track and field event in which athletes run a distance of 100 meters.

What is the name of the event where athletes run a distance of 200 meters?

  1. 200-meter dash

  2. 200-meter sprint

  3. 200-meter race

  4. 200-meter run


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 200-meter dash is a track and field event in which athletes run a distance of 200 meters.

What is the name of the event where athletes run a distance of 400 meters?

  1. 400-meter dash

  2. 400-meter sprint

  3. 400-meter race

  4. 400-meter run


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 400-meter dash is a track and field event in which athletes run a distance of 400 meters.

What is the name of the event where athletes run a distance of 800 meters?

  1. 800-meter dash

  2. 800-meter sprint

  3. 800-meter race

  4. 800-meter run


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 800-meter run is a track and field event in which athletes run a distance of 800 meters.

What is the name of the event where athletes run a distance of 1500 meters?

  1. 1500-meter dash

  2. 1500-meter sprint

  3. 1500-meter race

  4. 1500-meter run


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 1500-meter run is a track and field event in which athletes run a distance of 1500 meters.

What is the name of the event where athletes run a distance of 5000 meters?

  1. 5000-meter dash

  2. 5000-meter sprint

  3. 5000-meter race

  4. 5000-meter run


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 5000-meter run is a track and field event in which athletes run a distance of 5000 meters.

What is the name of the event where athletes run a distance of 10000 meters?

  1. 10000-meter dash

  2. 10000-meter sprint

  3. 10000-meter race

  4. 10000-meter run


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 10000-meter run is a track and field event in which athletes run a distance of 10000 meters.

What is the name of the event where athletes run a distance of 3000 meters with obstacles?

  1. 3000-meter steeplechase

  2. 3000-meter hurdles

  3. 3000-meter obstacle course

  4. 3000-meter cross country


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 3000-meter steeplechase is a track and field event in which athletes run a distance of 3000 meters with obstacles.

What is the name of the event where athletes jump over a bar?

  1. High jump

  2. Long jump

  3. Triple jump

  4. Pole vault


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The high jump is a track and field event in which athletes jump over a bar.

What is the name of the event where athletes jump over a distance?

  1. High jump

  2. Long jump

  3. Triple jump

  4. Pole vault


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The long jump is a track and field event in which athletes jump over a distance.

What is the name of the event where athletes jump over a distance in three bounds?

  1. High jump

  2. Long jump

  3. Triple jump

  4. Pole vault


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The triple jump is a track and field event in which athletes jump over a distance in three bounds.

What is the name of the event where athletes jump over a bar with the help of a pole?

  1. High jump

  2. Long jump

  3. Triple jump

  4. Pole vault


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The pole vault is a track and field event in which athletes jump over a bar with the help of a pole.

What is the name of the event where athletes throw a heavy ball?

  1. Shot put

  2. Discus throw

  3. Hammer throw

  4. Javelin throw


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The shot put is a track and field event in which athletes throw a heavy ball.

What is the name of the event where athletes throw a flat disc?

  1. Shot put

  2. Discus throw

  3. Hammer throw

  4. Javelin throw


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The discus throw is a track and field event in which athletes throw a flat disc.

What is the name of the event where athletes throw a heavy hammer?

  1. Shot put

  2. Discus throw

  3. Hammer throw

  4. Javelin throw


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The hammer throw is a track and field event in which athletes throw a heavy hammer.

What is the name of the event where athletes throw a spear?

  1. Shot put

  2. Discus throw

  3. Hammer throw

  4. Javelin throw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The javelin throw is a track and field event in which athletes throw a spear.

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