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ATHLETICS - BRITISH GAMES -

ATHLETICS - BRITISH GAMES -

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video covers the British Games at White City Stadium, highlighting key races. Roger Bannister leads the half-mile but is overtaken by Stanislav Jungwirth. Gordon Pirrie excels in the three miles but doesn't break his record. On the second day, Chris Chataway attempts a record in the two miles, finishing just shy of the world record. The video concludes with a mention of the popular donkey derby at Wivelsfield Green.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the international half-mile race during the first day of the British Games?

Chris Chataway

Roger Bannister

Gordon Pirrie

Stanislav Jungwirth

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Gordon Pirrie's main objective in the three miles event?

To win the race

To finish in under 13 minutes

To lap all competitors

To break the world record

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the two miles international event, who was aiming to achieve a record?

Roger Bannister

Stanislav Jungwirth

Chris Chataway

Gordon Pirrie

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How close was Chris Chataway to breaking the world record in the two miles event?

0.3 seconds faster

Equal to the record

1 second slower

0.6 seconds slower

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event attracted a large crowd at Wivelsfield Green?

Three miles event

International half-mile race

Donkey derby

Two miles international event

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