Track & Field Flashcard

Front

When did the "ancient" Olympics start?

Back

776 BC

Front

When did the "modern" Olympics start?

Back

1896

Front

100 meters, 200 meters, & 400 meters are _________ events:

Back

Sprints

Front

3200m, 5000m, 3000m Steeplechase, and 10,000 meters are _________ events:

Back

Long Distance

Front

800m, 1500m, 1600m, and the mile are _________ events:

Back

Middle Distance

Front

A 4x100m relay means how many people run it?

Back

4

Front

Shotput, javelin, discus, and hammer throw are _______ events.

Back

Throwing

Front

Long Jump, high jump, triple jump, and pole vault are _______ events.

Back

Jumping

Front

How many meters is one lap around the track?

Back

400

Front

How many laps are in the mile or 1600 meter race?

Back

4