Runners Wes Santee and Gunnar Nielsen compete at indoor track meets in Philadelphia and Washington, DC

Runners Wes Santee and Gunnar Nielsen compete at indoor track meets in Philadelphia and Washington, DC

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Physical Ed, Science, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers a series of foot races featuring Wes Santee, a renowned miler from Kansas, who is set to return to the Marine Corps. The narrative highlights his performance in Philadelphia against Denmark's Gunner Nielsen, where Santee narrowly misses breaking the four-minute mile barrier. The following day, in Washington D.C., Nielsen wins the race, showcasing his prowess. The video concludes with a teaser for their next race.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Wes Santee and what is his current focus?

A cyclist training for the Tour de France

A renowned miler from Kansas focusing on running the mile

A basketball player focusing on the NBA

A swimmer preparing for the Olympics

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Wes Santee compete against Gunner Nielsen?

Chicago's Soldier Field

Philadelphia's Convention Hall

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

New York's Madison Square Garden

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the world indoor record for the mile mentioned in the transcript?

Four minutes, five, and three-tenths seconds

Four minutes, six, and two-tenths seconds

Four minutes, ten, and five-tenths seconds

Four minutes, nine, and five-tenths seconds

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Gunner Nielsen perform in the final quarter of the race?

He ran a fifty-five and five-tenths seconds final quarter

He ran a fifty-six and eight-tenths seconds final quarter

He ran a fifty-seven and two-tenths seconds final quarter

He ran a fifty-eight and one-tenth seconds final quarter

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the outcome of the race between Santee and Nielsen?

The race ended in a tie

Santee won by ten yards

Nielsen won by fifteen yards

Santee was disqualified