1956 Penn Relays feature new records set in broad jump and javelin throwing

1956 Penn Relays feature new records set in broad jump and javelin throwing

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Physical Ed, Science, History

9th - 12th Grade

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The video covers the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, highlighting U.S. athletes' journey to the Olympics. Gregory Bell sets a broad jump record, while Ronaldo Oliver breaks the javelin throw record. The Oxford University relay team wins the two mile relay, showcasing their athletic prowess.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event did Gregory Bell set a new record in during the Penn Relays?

Broad Jump

Javelin Throw

Two-Mile Relay

Four-Mile Event

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university did Ronaldo Oliver represent when he broke the javelin throw record?

Indiana University

Oxford University

Manhattan College

University of Puerto Rico

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did Ronaldo Oliver's javelin throw exceed the previous record by?

5 feet

6 feet

8 feet

7 feet

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which team did Oxford University compete against in the two-mile relay?

Indiana University

British Empire

University of Puerto Rico

Manhattan College

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Oxford University's time in the two-mile relay?

8 minutes, 10 seconds

7 minutes, 30 seconds

7 minutes, 40.6 seconds

7 minutes, 50 seconds