Athletics: Synthetic Track and Starting Blocks Quiz

What is the primary benefit of using a synthetic track surface in an athletics facility?

Which types of athletes primarily use starting blocks in track and field?

In which type of race are starting blocks commonly used?

As a sprinter, what should you do if the starting blocks available are not adjusted to your preferred settings?

You are participating in a 100-meter sprint and notice that the surface of the starting blocks is wet. How should you adapt your approach to using the starting blocks?

What is primarily developed in sprint events?

Which part of the oval does an athlete run in when approaching the finish line?

In track oval measurements, what do the outer lanes typically measure?

How many starting lines are there if there is only one finish line on the oval?

What athletic technique do athletes use to start a race besides a starting gun?

Which field event uses a foam-like landing mat?

What is the primary benefit of using spikes in athletic shoes?

During a track and field competition, why do athletes in sprint races use shoes with spikes?

What is the purpose of the landing mats in high jump and pole vault events?

What would have helped an athlete who loses balance and slips during a sprint race on a wet surface?

What is the purpose of the take-off board in long jump and triple jump?

Why do sports players use shoes with spikes?