The Science of a Sprint

What is the meaning of the Latin word "Citius" in the Olympic motto?

• Faster

• Higher

• Stronger

• Slower

When was the use of starting blocks first accepted to help sprinters?

• 1927

• 1937

• 1947

• 1957

What are the two phases of a runner's stride?

• Stance phase and flight phase

• Start phase and end phase

• Push phase and pull phase

• Ground phase and air phase

When was the last time a cinder track was used in the Olympic Games?

• 1936

• 1964

• 1980

• 2000

What is the main advantage of synthetic tracks over cinder tracks?

• They are cheaper to maintain

• They are softer and more comfortable

• They make runners faster

• They are easier to build