Track and Field Events History
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What is the aim of the discus event in track and field?

  • To throw the discus outside the legal area
  • To roll the discus on the ground
  • To throw the discus as far as possible (correct)
  • To catch the discus mid-air
  • In what era did the shot put sport originate?

  • Middle Ages (correct)
  • Ancient Greek era
  • Industrial Revolution
  • Renaissance period
  • What is the weight of a standard javelin used in track and field events?

  • 500 grams
  • 800 grams (correct)
  • 2 kilograms
  • 1 kilogram
  • Which of the following is NOT a common throwing event in track and field?

    <p>High jump</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do athletes typically gain momentum before throwing the javelin in a competition?

    <p>By running down a runway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the weight of the hammer used in the hammer throw event?

    <p>4kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which jumping competition does an athlete use the Fosbury Flop technique?

    <p>High jump</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three combined jumps in the triple jump event called?

    <p>Hop, step, jump</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field event requires athletes to run down a track with a pole to propel themselves over a horizontal bar?

    <p>Pole vault</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is crucial for success in the pole vault event?

    <p>Proper timing and execution of techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

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