Athletic Progress

What is the Olympic motto?

• Faster, Higher, Stronger

• Citius, Altius, Fortius

• Bigger, Better, Faster

• Stronger, Faster, Higher

In which year did the winner of the Olympic marathon finish in two hours and eight minutes?

• 2012

• 1904

• 1936

• 1954

If Jesse Owens had raced against the winner of the 1904 Olympic marathon, how much time difference would there have been?

• 30 minutes

• 1 hour

• 1 hour and 30 minutes

• 2 hours

What type of surface did Jesse Owens run on during the 1936 Olympics?

• Synthetic track

• Grass

• Cinders

• Concrete

What percentage slower is running on cinders compared to synthetic tracks?

• 1%

• 1.5%

• 2%

• 2.5%

How many men had run under four minutes in the mile by the end of last year?

• 530

• 1,314

• 10,000

• 100,000

What type of body type is advantageous for high jumpers?

• Medium height, medium weight

• Tall and heavy

• Short and light

• Tall and thin

What is the average height of an NBA player?

• 6'0"

• 6'3"

• 6'7"

• 7'0"

What is the average height of an elite female gymnast?

• 4'0"

• 4'6"

• 4'9"

• 5'3"

What is the ideal body type for swimming?

• Long torso, short legs

• Short torso, long legs

• Equal torso and leg length

• No specific body type