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Athletics Quiz

Explore athletics through questions about track and field events, athletes, records, championships and Olympic competition.

25 Questions
30 min Duration
40% To pass
1.00 Marks / correct

Instructions

  • This quiz has 25 questions.
  • You have 30 minutes. The quiz submits automatically when time runs out.
  • You need 40% to pass.
  • There is no negative marking.
  • You can mark questions for review and return to them before submitting.
  • Correct answers and explanations are shown after you submit.

Sample Questions & Answers

A preview of 12 questions from this quiz, each with the correct answer and a written explanation. Attempt the full, timed quiz to be scored and earn XP.

  1. Question 1

    In Athletics, which event is the shortest standard outdoor Olympic sprint?

    • 800 metres
    • 100 metres Correct answer
    • 200 metres
    • 400 metres
    Explanation: 100 metres is correct. This is an established fact, rule, record, event or personality detail in athletics.
  2. Question 2

    In Athletics, how long is one standard outdoor track lap?

    • 300 metres
    • 500 metres
    • 400 metres Correct answer
    • 200 metres
    Explanation: 400 metres is correct. This is an established fact, rule, record, event or personality detail in athletics.
  3. Question 3

    In Athletics, how many hurdles are normally in the 100m/110m hurdles event?

    • 8
    • 9
    • 12
    • 10 Correct answer
    Explanation: 10 is correct. This is an established fact, rule, record, event or personality detail in athletics.
  4. Question 4

    In Athletics, how many runners are in a 4x100m relay team?

    • 4 Correct answer
    • 3
    • 5
    • 6
    Explanation: 4 is correct. This is an established fact, rule, record, event or personality detail in athletics.
  5. Question 5

    In Athletics, which combined event has ten disciplines?

    • Triathlon
    • Decathlon Correct answer
    • Heptathlon
    • Pentathlon
    Explanation: Decathlon is correct. This is an established fact, rule, record, event or personality detail in athletics.
  6. Question 6

    In Athletics, which combined event traditionally has seven disciplines?

    • Pentathlon
    • Triathlon
    • Heptathlon Correct answer
    • Decathlon
    Explanation: Heptathlon is correct. This is an established fact, rule, record, event or personality detail in athletics.
  7. Question 7

    In Athletics, which event measures maximum horizontal jumping distance?

    • High jump
    • Pole vault
    • Triple jump
    • Long jump Correct answer
    Explanation: Long jump is correct. This is an established fact, rule, record, event or personality detail in athletics.
  8. Question 8

    In Athletics, which event requires clearing a horizontal bar without dislodging it?

    • High jump Correct answer
    • Long jump
    • Shot put
    • Javelin
    Explanation: High jump is correct. This is an established fact, rule, record, event or personality detail in athletics.
  9. Question 9

    In Athletics, which event uses a pole to clear a bar?

    • Long jump
    • Pole vault Correct answer
    • High jump
    • Triple jump
    Explanation: Pole vault is correct. This is an established fact, rule, record, event or personality detail in athletics.
  10. Question 10

    In Athletics, which event has hop, step and jump phases?

    • High jump
    • Pole vault
    • Triple jump Correct answer
    • Long jump
    Explanation: Triple jump is correct. This is an established fact, rule, record, event or personality detail in athletics.
  11. Question 11

    In Athletics, which implement is thrown in the javelin event?

    • Discus
    • Shot
    • Hammer
    • Javelin Correct answer
    Explanation: Javelin is correct. This is an established fact, rule, record, event or personality detail in athletics.
  12. Question 12

    In Athletics, which event involves throwing a heavy metal ball?

    • Shot put Correct answer
    • Discus
    • Javelin
    • Hammer throw
    Explanation: Shot put is correct. This is an established fact, rule, record, event or personality detail in athletics.

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