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Track and Field Social Impact

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of the social impact of track and field.
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What is the name of the organization that governs track and field worldwide?

  1. International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)

  2. World Athletics

  3. International Olympic Committee (IOC)

  4. United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

World Athletics is the international governing body for the sport of track and field.

Which country has won the most medals in track and field at the Olympic Games?

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. Germany

  4. Great Britain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has won the most medals in track and field at the Olympic Games, with a total of 873 medals.

What is the name of the most prestigious track and field meet in the world?

  1. World Athletics Championships

  2. Olympic Games

  3. IAAF Diamond League

  4. World Indoor Championships


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Olympic Games is the most prestigious track and field meet in the world, with athletes from all over the world competing for gold medals.

Which track and field athlete has won the most Olympic gold medals?

  1. Usain Bolt

  2. Carl Lewis

  3. Jesse Owens

  4. Paavo Nurmi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Usain Bolt has won the most Olympic gold medals in track and field, with a total of eight gold medals.

What is the name of the world record holder in the men's 100-meter dash?

  1. Usain Bolt

  2. Yohan Blake

  3. Asafa Powell

  4. Tyson Gay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Usain Bolt holds the world record in the men's 100-meter dash, with a time of 9.58 seconds.

What is the name of the world record holder in the women's 100-meter dash?

  1. Florence Griffith-Joyner

  2. Elaine Thompson-Herah

  3. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

  4. Marion Jones


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Florence Griffith-Joyner holds the world record in the women's 100-meter dash, with a time of 10.49 seconds.

Which track and field event is known as the "King of Sports"?

  1. 100-meter dash

  2. Marathon

  3. Decathlon

  4. Pole vault


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 100-meter dash is known as the "King of Sports" because it is the most prestigious and popular track and field event.

What is the name of the track and field event that is also known as the "steeplechase"?

  1. 3000-meter steeplechase

  2. 5000-meter steeplechase

  3. 10000-meter steeplechase

  4. 1500-meter steeplechase


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 3000-meter steeplechase is also known as the "steeplechase" because it includes obstacles such as water jumps and hurdles.

Which track and field event is known as the "Hammer Throw"?

  1. Shot Put

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Javelin Throw

  4. Hammer Throw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

What is the name of the track and field event that is also known as the "Long Jump"?

  1. Triple Jump

  2. High Jump

  3. Long Jump

  4. Pole Vault


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Long Jump is a track and field event where athletes jump as far as they can from a standing position.

Which track and field event is known as the "Triple Jump"?

  1. Long Jump

  2. High Jump

  3. Triple Jump

  4. Pole Vault


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Triple Jump is a track and field event where athletes jump as far as they can in three consecutive jumps.

What is the name of the track and field event that is also known as the "High Jump"?

  1. Long Jump

  2. High Jump

  3. Triple Jump

  4. Pole Vault


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The High Jump is a track and field event where athletes jump as high as they can over a horizontal bar.

Which track and field event is known as the "Pole Vault"?

  1. Long Jump

  2. High Jump

  3. Triple Jump

  4. Pole Vault


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pole Vault is a track and field event where athletes use a long pole to jump over a horizontal bar.

What is the name of the track and field event that is also known as the "Shot Put"?

  1. Discus Throw

  2. Javelin Throw

  3. Hammer Throw

  4. Shot Put


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Shot Put is a track and field event where athletes throw a heavy metal ball as far as they can.

Which track and field event is known as the "Discus Throw"?

  1. Shot Put

  2. Discus Throw

  3. Javelin Throw

  4. Hammer Throw


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Discus Throw is a track and field event where athletes throw a heavy metal disc as far as they can.

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