Modern Track and Field: History and Evolution

Question 1

How has doping undermined the reputation of track and field?

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It has damaged the public's faith in the sport.

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It has made it more challenging for honest athletes to excel.

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It has caused a rise in athlete injuries.

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It has had no significant impact on the sport.

Question 2

Which technological innovation has had a major impact on how track and field athletes train?

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Video analysis

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Specialized footwear

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Artificial surfaces

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Nutritional supplements

Question 3

In which year did the first official Athletics World Championships take place?

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1983

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1969

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1991

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1999

Question 4

Which modern track and field discipline tests athletes' abilities in multiple events, including running, jumping, and throwing implements?

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Decathlon

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Heptathlon

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Pentathlon

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Octathlon

Question 5

What term describes the curved portion of a running track typically found in stadiums?

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Bend

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Straight

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Finish Line

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Lane

Question 6

What is a primary focus of track and field competitions in the modern era?

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Breaking records and improving performance

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Standardization of rules and competitions

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Promoting physical fitness and health

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Developing new training techniques

Question 7

What is considered the birthplace of modern track and field competitions?

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The United Kingdom

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Ancient Greece

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The United States

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France

Question 8

Who is widely recognized as the inventor of the track spikes?

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Tom Burke

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Jesse Owens

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Carl Lewis

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Paavo Nurmi

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a field event in track and field?

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100-meter dash

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Triple jump

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Pole vault

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Shot put

Question 10

Which organization is responsible for governing track and field internationally?

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World Athletics

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The Olympic Committee

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The World Anti-Doping Agency

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The United States Anti-Doping Agency

Question 11

Which country has accumulated the most Olympic medals in track and field?

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United States

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Russia

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Great Britain

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Germany

Question 12

Which technique is commonly employed in long jump?

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The Fosbury Flop

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The Triple Jump

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The Hammer Throw

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The Discus Throw

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of starting blocks in track and field races?

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To ensure a fair and consistent starting position

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To enhance speed

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To minimize injuries

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To improve reaction time

Question 14

Which of the following is a type of relay race?

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4x100 meters

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Marathon

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Decathlon

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Heptathlon

Question 15

What is the significance of the triple jump in track and field?

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It demands a blend of speed, power, and technique

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It is a recent addition to the sport

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It allows athletes three jumps

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It attracts significant attention from spectators

Question 16

Which of the following was the main purpose of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) in the development of track and field in the United States?

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Organizing the first national track and field championships

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Governing professional track and field

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Developing synthetic running tracks

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Preventing women from participating in track and field

Question 17

Which international organization is responsible for setting and enforcing the rules and regulations of track and field globally?

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IAAF

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FIFA

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IOC

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WADA

Question 18

What is the name of the annual track and field competition, held in London, which features some of the world's best athletes competing in various disciplines?

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Diamond League

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Boston Marathon

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World Athletics Championships

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Olympic Games

Question 19

Which country has earned the greatest number of medals in track and field events throughout the history of the Olympic Games?

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United States

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Great Britain

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Russia

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Jamaica

Question 20

What is the name of the technique employed by high jumpers, where they arch their back and clear the bar head-first?

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Fosbury Flop

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Straddle

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Western Roll

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Scissors

Question 21

Which track and field event covers the longest distance?

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Marathon

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100 meters

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400 meters

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1500 meters

Question 22

Which type of track surface is typically used in major track and field competitions due to its durability and consistency?

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Synthetic

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Grass

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Clay

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Concrete

Question 23

What is the name of the governing body for global track and field?

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IAAF

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FIFA

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UEFA

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IOC

Question 24

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

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United States

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Russia

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Jamaica

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Great Britain

Question 25

What is the current men's world record for the 100-meter dash?

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9.58 seconds

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9.69 seconds

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9.79 seconds

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9.89 seconds

Question 26

What is the name of the prestigious annual track and field competition series?

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Diamond League

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World Indoor Championships

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Champions Trophy

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Grand Prix Circuit

Question 27

Who is considered the founder of standardized track and field competitions and is known as the 'Father of Modern Track and Field'?

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Thomas Arnold

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Pierre de Coubertin

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Carl Diem

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Avery Brundage

Question 28

Which athlete currently holds the world record for the men's 100-meter dash?

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Usain Bolt

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Carl Lewis

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Tyson Gay

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Yohan Blake

Question 29

What is the name of the synthetic material used to create all-weather track surfaces?

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Tartan

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Rubber

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Asphalt

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Concrete

Question 30

Which high jump technique involves the athlete jumping over the bar head-on, going over head-first?

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Fosbury Flop

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Scissor Kick

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Straddle

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Western Roll

Question 31

What is the penalty for false starts in track events?

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Disqualification

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Restart

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Yellow card

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Penalty shot

Question 32

Which type of running event involves races over 5000 meters?

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Long distance

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Sprints

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Middle distance

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Hurdles

Question 33

What is the name of the event where athletes throw a weighted metal ball for distance?

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Shot put

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Discus throw

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Hammer throw

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Javelin throw

Question 34

How do major international track and field events, like the Olympics and World Championships, help the sport grow?

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They give the best athletes in the world a chance to compete.

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They make track and field more popular around the world.

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They make a lot of money to help track and field.

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They decide who gets to compete in future events.

Question 35

In the modern era of track and field, who played a pivotal role in advancing women's participation in the sport?

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Fanny Blankers-Koen

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Carl Lewis

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Jesse Owens

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Usain Bolt

Question 36

What factor played a crucial role in the standardization of track and field events during the 19th century?

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British influence

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Introduction of synthetic tracks

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Commercialization of the sport

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Emergence of professional athletes

Question 37

What innovation marked the beginning of the modern era in track and field?

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Establishment of standardized rules and competitions

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Use of synthetic tracks

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Introduction of electronic timing devices

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Emergence of professional athletes

Question 38

Who is regarded as the 'Father of Modern Track and Field'?

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John Hulley

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Carl Lewis

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Usain Bolt

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Edwin Moses

Question 39

Which major international track and field competition was first held in 1896?

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Olympic Games

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IAAF Diamond League

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World Championships

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Commonwealth Games

Question 40

What is the name of the governing body for international track and field?

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World Athletics

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Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)

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Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

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International Olympic Committee (IOC)

Question 41

What significant technological advancement has had a major impact on track and field in recent decades?

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Electronic timing devices

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Use of drones

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3D printing of running shoes

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Virtual reality training

Question 42

Who holds the world record for the women's 100-meter hurdles?

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Tobi Amusan

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Yordanka Donkova

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Kendra Harrison

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Sally Pearson

Question 43

What is the name of the synthetic track surface commonly used in major track and field events?

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Tartan

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Concrete track

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Grass track

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Cinder track

Question 44

Which factor has contributed to the growing popularity of track and field in recent years?

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Increased media coverage

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Advancements in sports science

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Decline in participation in other sports

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Government incentives

Question 45

What is the term for a track runner who specializes in distances between 800 meters and 1500 meters?

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Middle-distance runner

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Sprinter

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Hurdler

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Distance runner

Question 46

Who is widely regarded as the 'Father of Track and Field' for his contributions to standardizing rules and regulations in the sport?

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John Graham

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Avery Brundage

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Carl Diem

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Jesse Owens

Question 47

Which country has dominated the men's 100-meter sprint event at the Olympics since the 1980s?

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Jamaica

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United States

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Canada

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Great Britain

Question 48

What is the name of the governing body for track and field worldwide?

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World Athletics

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FIFA

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IAAF

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IOC

Question 49

Which female track and field athlete holds the world record in the high jump?

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Stefka Kostadinova

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Elena Isinbaeva

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Heike Henkel

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Blanka Vlašić

Question 50

What is the name of the annual track and field competition that gathers the top athletes worldwide to compete for the Diamond League title?

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Wanda Diamond League

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World Track and Field Championships

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Commonwealth Games

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Olympic Games

Question 51

In track and field, what is the name of the event where athletes run over a series of barriers?

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Hurdling

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Jumps

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Sprints

Question 52

In the long jump and triple jump, what is the name of the technique athletes use to gain momentum and height before take-off?

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Hop, step, and jump

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Hurdle jumping

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Pole vaulting