Roger Bannister beats John Landy at British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver; FIS Nordic World Ski Championshi

Roger Bannister beats John Landy at British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver; FIS Nordic World Ski Championshi

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Sports, History, Physical Ed

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers the historic mile race between John Landy and Roger Bannister at the Empire Games, highlighting their achievements in breaking the four-minute barrier. Bannister's victory and subsequent retirement from track competition are noted. The video then shifts focus to winter sports, showcasing the International Ski Jumping Championship in Falun, Sweden, and the International Alpine Championships, where Christian Pravda wins the downhill race.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the track duel at the Empire Games in Vancouver?

Maddie Pietta Kynan

Roger Bannister

John Landy

Christian Pravda

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant announcement did Roger Bannister make after his victory?

He would compete in the next Olympics

He was retiring from track competition

He planned to coach future athletes

He would switch to skiing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which athlete was known as the 'Flying Finn' in the ski jumping championship?

John Landy

Maddie Pietta Kynan

Roger Bannister

Christian Pravda

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the International Alpine Championships, what was notable about one competitor's performance?

He won with a broken ski

He finished the race with one pole

He set a new world record

He was disqualified for a false start

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who emerged as the winner of the downhill race in the International Alpine Championships?

Roger Bannister

John Landy

Christian Pravda

Maddie Pietta Kynan