Senior Athletics

Description: Senior Athletics Quiz: Test Your Knowledge about Masters Track and Field
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Which age group is typically considered to be "senior" in athletics?

  1. 35-49 years

  2. 50-64 years

  3. 65-79 years

  4. 80 years and above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In athletics, the "senior" category typically refers to athletes aged 50 to 64 years.

What is the most common type of track and field event among senior athletes?

  1. Sprints

  2. Distance running

  3. Jumping events

  4. Throwing events


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Distance running, including events like the marathon, half-marathon, and 10K, is a popular choice among senior athletes due to its cardiovascular benefits and lower impact on joints.

Which legendary athlete holds the world record in the men's 100-meter dash in the 80-84 age group?

  1. Usain Bolt

  2. Carl Lewis

  3. Jesse Owens

  4. Charles Allie


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Charles Allie, a former sprinter from Antigua and Barbuda, holds the world record in the men's 100-meter dash in the 80-84 age group with a time of 13.41 seconds.

What is the name of the international organization that governs masters track and field competitions?

  1. World Athletics

  2. International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)

  3. World Masters Athletics (WMA)

  4. International Masters Athletics Association (IMAA)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

World Masters Athletics (WMA) is the international organization that governs masters track and field competitions and sets world records for athletes aged 35 years and above.

Which country has won the most medals at the World Masters Athletics Championships?

  1. United States

  2. Great Britain

  3. Germany

  4. Australia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has won the most medals at the World Masters Athletics Championships, demonstrating the country's strong tradition in masters track and field.

What is the minimum qualifying time for a 60-year-old male athlete to compete in the 100-meter dash at the World Masters Athletics Championships?

  1. 12.50 seconds

  2. 13.00 seconds

  3. 13.50 seconds

  4. 14.00 seconds


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the WMA regulations, the minimum qualifying time for a 60-year-old male athlete to compete in the 100-meter dash at the World Masters Athletics Championships is 13.50 seconds.

Which masters athlete holds the world record in the women's long jump in the 75-79 age group?

  1. Jackie Joyner-Kersee

  2. Heike Drechsler

  3. Yolanda Chen

  4. Rosemary Chrimes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rosemary Chrimes, a British athlete, holds the world record in the women's long jump in the 75-79 age group with a distance of 4.56 meters.

What is the name of the biennial international track and field competition specifically for masters athletes?

  1. World Masters Athletics Championships

  2. World Athletics Championships

  3. Olympic Games

  4. Commonwealth Games


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Masters Athletics Championships is a biennial international track and field competition specifically for masters athletes aged 35 years and above.

Which masters athlete holds the world record in the men's 200-meter dash in the 90-94 age group?

  1. Jesse Owens

  2. Carl Lewis

  3. Usain Bolt

  4. Donald Pellmann


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Donald Pellmann, an American athlete, holds the world record in the men's 200-meter dash in the 90-94 age group with a time of 34.86 seconds.

What is the name of the annual track and field competition in the United States specifically for masters athletes?

  1. USATF Masters Outdoor Championships

  2. USATF Masters Indoor Championships

  3. USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships

  4. USA Track & Field Indoor Championships


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The USATF Masters Outdoor Championships is an annual track and field competition in the United States specifically for masters athletes aged 35 years and above.

Which masters athlete holds the world record in the women's 800-meter run in the 65-69 age group?

  1. Maria Mutola

  2. Ana Fidelia Quirot

  3. Svetlana Masterkova

  4. Sigrid Eichner


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sigrid Eichner, a German athlete, holds the world record in the women's 800-meter run in the 65-69 age group with a time of 2:34.98.

What is the name of the annual track and field competition in Canada specifically for masters athletes?

  1. Canadian Masters Athletics Championships

  2. Athletics Canada Championships

  3. Canadian Track and Field Championships

  4. Canadian Indoor Track and Field Championships


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Canadian Masters Athletics Championships is an annual track and field competition in Canada specifically for masters athletes aged 35 years and above.

Which masters athlete holds the world record in the men's high jump in the 70-74 age group?

  1. Javier Sotomayor

  2. Mutaz Essa Barshim

  3. Gianmarco Tamberi

  4. Valeriy Sereda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Valeriy Sereda, a Ukrainian athlete, holds the world record in the men's high jump in the 70-74 age group with a height of 1.70 meters.

What is the name of the annual track and field competition in Australia specifically for masters athletes?

  1. Australian Masters Athletics Championships

  2. Athletics Australia Championships

  3. Australian Track and Field Championships

  4. Australian Indoor Track and Field Championships


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Australian Masters Athletics Championships is an annual track and field competition in Australia specifically for masters athletes aged 35 years and above.

Which masters athlete holds the world record in the women's pole vault in the 50-54 age group?

  1. Yelena Isinbayeva

  2. Sandi Morris

  3. Katerina Stefanidi

  4. Tracy O'Hara


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tracy O'Hara, an American athlete, holds the world record in the women's pole vault in the 50-54 age group with a height of 3.62 meters.

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