THAT MAGNIFICENT MILE

THAT MAGNIFICENT MILE

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The video covers a race featuring Kipchoge Kano of Kenya, who starts at the back but quickly moves to the lead, setting a remarkable pace. Despite not breaking the world record, he finishes just two seconds shy of it. Kano, surprisingly fresh after the race, suggests that longer distances might suit him better.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Kipchoge Kano start in the race?

At the very tail end of the field

In the middle of the field

In second place

At the front of the field

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was notable about Kano's performance in the first half mile?

He stopped for a break

He maintained a steady pace

He set a tremendous pace

He fell behind the leaders

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the competitors trailing behind Kano?

Michael Johnson and Usain Bolt

John Doe and Jane Smith

Derek Graham and Alan Simpson

Mo Farah and Haile Gebrselassie

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How close did Kano come to breaking the world record?

Within one second

Within two seconds

Within four seconds

Within three seconds

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distance does Kano believe he would perform better at?

Half a mile

Three and six miles

Two miles

One mile