1. Track and Field Trivia Game!

2. EVENTS(T RACK) EVENTS(FI ELD) ABOUT THE TRACK RULESATHLETESMISC 200 400 600 800 1000

3. How many hurdles are in the men’s 110m hurdles? Women's 100m? A. Fifteen, Ten B.Fifteen, Eight C.Ten, Ten D.Ten, Eight

4. When running hurdles, how many steps should one take between each hurdle? A.Three B.Four C.Five D.Two

5. Which of the following is NOT a track(sprinting) event? A.4x200m B.Sprint Medley C.300m hurdles D.3600m

6. The shortest running event is ______ meters in an outdoor track. A.60m B.40m C.80m D.100m

7. What type of shoes do runners, vaulters, and jumpers wear to compete? A.Running shoes B. Cleats C. Spikes D. None of the above E. It doesn't matter.

8. How many chances do jumpers and vaulters get to clear each height? A.1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5

9. In pole vaulting, the pole's weight rating should be ______ the vaulter's weight. A.Equal to B. Less than C. More than D. None of the above

12. Which of the following is NOT true regarding the jump sequencing of the Triple Jump? A.The 2 nd jump is off of a different foot B.You jump twice on the same foot C.You start off running at a relaxed pace D.You land in the sand with both feet

13. How many meters is an outdoor track? A 3000m race? A.350m, 8 laps B.400m, 8 laps C.350m,7 and a half laps D.400, 7 and a half laps

17. Definition: where runners in a relay can begin to exchange the baton(beginning at the little triangle, running top the big triangle) A.Pass zone B.Fly zone C.Baton zone D.Flex zone

18. How are runners lined up for 100m races? A.One after the other B.Staggered C.On the same line D.None of these

19. How are the runners lined up for a 200m or 400m run? A.One after the other B.Staggered C.On the same line D.None of these

22. Are you out if you drop the baton? If not, can you pick it up? A.Dropping the baton results in disqualification. B.You are not out, but you cannot pick it back up. C.You can pick it up, if you don’t interfere with another runner. D.You must stop running until you receive another one.

23. How tall is Usain Bolt? A.5’11” B.6’1” C.6’3” D.6’5”

24. What happened to Lolo jones in the 2008 Beijing Olympics? A.She set a world record B.She got disqualified C.She fell over a hurdle D.She lost her shoe

26. In 2008, Usain Bolt became the first man in History to win what races in record time? A.100m,60m B.200m, 60m C.100m, 200m D.200m, 400m

28. What is a “heat”? A. The thing you need when its cold outside B.A preliminary race in a running event where the top finishers qualify for another race and the others are eliminated C.The term used when runners are disqualified D.The tool that runners use to massage out shin splints

29. How many jumping events are there? A.Two B.Three C.Four D.Five

30. What type of track is best for you to run your fastest? A.Dirt B.Rubber C.Sand D.Concrete E.None of these