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Track and Field Competitions

Description: Test your knowledge about various Track and Field Competitions with this engaging quiz.
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Which of the following is NOT a track and field event?

  1. 100-meter dash

  2. High jump

  3. Swimming

  4. Discus throw


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Swimming is a water sport, not a track and field event.

What is the distance of a marathon in kilometers?

  1. 26.2 miles

  2. 42 kilometers

  3. 30 kilometers

  4. 50 kilometers


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A marathon is a long-distance running event typically covering a distance of 42 kilometers.

Which track and field event involves throwing a heavy metal ball?

  1. Shot put

  2. Javelin throw

  3. Hammer throw

  4. Discus throw


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shot put is a track and field event where athletes throw a heavy metal ball as far as possible.

What is the name of the track and field event where athletes jump over a horizontal bar?

  1. High jump

  2. Long jump

  3. Pole vault

  4. Triple jump


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

High jump is a track and field event where athletes attempt to jump over a horizontal bar placed at a certain height.

Which track and field event involves running over a series of hurdles?

  1. 100-meter dash

  2. 400-meter hurdles

  3. 800-meter run

  4. 1500-meter run


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

400-meter hurdles is a track and field event where athletes run over a series of hurdles placed at regular intervals.

What is the name of the track and field event where athletes run around an oval track?

  1. 100-meter dash

  2. 400-meter hurdles

  3. 800-meter run

  4. 1500-meter run


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

800-meter run is a track and field event where athletes run around an oval track for a distance of 800 meters.

Which track and field event involves throwing a javelin?

  1. Shot put

  2. Javelin throw

  3. Hammer throw

  4. Discus throw


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Javelin throw is a track and field event where athletes throw a javelin, a long, thin spear, as far as possible.

What is the name of the track and field event where athletes jump into a sand pit?

  1. High jump

  2. Long jump

  3. Pole vault

  4. Triple jump


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Long jump is a track and field event where athletes jump into a sand pit from a takeoff board.

Which track and field event involves running a distance of 100 meters?

  1. 100-meter dash

  2. 400-meter hurdles

  3. 800-meter run

  4. 1500-meter run


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is the name of the track and field event where athletes run around an oval track for a distance of 1500 meters?

  1. 100-meter dash

  2. 400-meter hurdles

  3. 800-meter run

  4. 1500-meter run


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

1500-meter run is a track and field event where athletes run around an oval track for a distance of 1500 meters.

Which track and field event involves throwing a hammer?

  1. Shot put

  2. Javelin throw

  3. Hammer throw

  4. Discus throw


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hammer throw is a track and field event where athletes throw a heavy metal hammer attached to a wire.

What is the name of the track and field event where athletes jump over a series of horizontal bars?

  1. High jump

  2. Long jump

  3. Pole vault

  4. Triple jump


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pole vault is a track and field event where athletes use a long pole to propel themselves over a horizontal bar placed at a certain height.

Which track and field event involves jumping over a series of hurdles and then jumping into a sand pit?

  1. High jump

  2. Long jump

  3. Pole vault

  4. Triple jump


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Triple jump is a track and field event where athletes jump over a series of hurdles and then jump into a sand pit.

What is the name of the track and field event where athletes throw a discus?

  1. Shot put

  2. Javelin throw

  3. Hammer throw

  4. Discus throw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Discus throw is a track and field event where athletes throw a heavy metal discus as far as possible.

Which track and field event involves running a distance of 400 meters?

  1. 100-meter dash

  2. 400-meter hurdles

  3. 800-meter run

  4. 1500-meter run


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

400-meter hurdles is a track and field event where athletes run a distance of 400 meters while jumping over a series of hurdles.

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