BACK FROM ROME

BACK FROM ROME

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Interactive Video

History

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The video covers a sports event featuring various track and field competitions. It begins with an introduction to the event, followed by detailed coverage of the women's 80 metres hurdles, where Carol Quinton wins. The men's 110 yards relay is highlighted with a close finish. The women's 100 yards race showcases Wilma Rudolph's performance, and the high jump event is noted for its challenging weather conditions. The video concludes with the mile race, where Herb Elliott demonstrates his Olympic prowess, finishing in under four minutes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the women's 80 meters hurdles in the match between the US and the British Empire?

Mary Bignall

Carol Quinton

Wilma Rudolph

Herb Elliott

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the men's 110 yards relay, which team was almost caught in a photo finish?

The British team

The American team

The West Indies team

The Australian team

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was notable about Wilma Rudolph's family background?

She was the 17th of 19 children

She was the only child

She was the eldest of 19 children

She was the youngest of 19 children

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Despite the bad weather, which athlete won the high jump event?

Herb Elliott

Thomas

Wilma Rudolph

Carol Quinton

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Herb Elliott perform in the mile race?

He finished in 3:50

He finished in 4:10

He finished in 3:58.6

He finished in 4:05