Amateur Athletic Union Track Championships at Madison Square Garden

Amateur Athletic Union Track Championships at Madison Square Garden

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Physical Ed, History, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers three track events at the Amateur Athletic Union's 65th track carnival at Madison Square Garden. John Haynes, a Pennsylvania freshman, upsets Olympic champion Andy Stanfield in the 60-yard dash. Mal Whitfield narrowly wins the 600-yard run against Ollie Sachs and Reggie Pierman. In the 1,000-yard run, Germany's Heinz Ulsheimer defeats defending champion Don Gurman in a thrilling finish.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who unexpectedly won the 60-yard dash at the track carnival?

Reggie Pierman

Andy Stanfield

John Haynes

Mal Whitfield

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significant achievement of John Haynes in the 60-yard dash?

Winning by a large margin

Defeating an Olympic champion

Finishing in last place

Setting a new world record

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which athlete won the 600-yard run by a very narrow margin?

John Haynes

Mal Whitfield

Ollie Sachs

Reggie Pierman

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the 1,000-yard run, which athlete maintained the lead throughout the race?

Don Gurman

Heinz Ulsheimer

Roscoe Brown

Ollie Sachs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Don Gurman's attempt to catch up in the 1,000-yard run?

He finished second

He overtook Ulsheimer

He finished in third place

He won the race