Trials for US Olympic track and field team in Coliseum in Los Angeles

Trials for US Olympic track and field team in Coliseum in Los Angeles

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Physical Ed, Science, History

9th - 12th Grade

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The video covers the final Olympic trials at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, highlighting key performances by athletes like Bobby Morrow in sprints, Glenn Davis and Eddie Southern in hurdles, Charlie Dumas in high jump, Fortune Gordine in discus, and Lou Jones in the 400m run. Each athlete sets or breaks records, securing their place in the U.S. team heading to the Melbourne Olympics, promising a strong performance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the standout athlete in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes during the Olympic trials?

Lou Jones

Charlie Dumas

Bobby Morrow

Glenn Davis

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the world record-breaking time achieved by Glenn Davis in the 400-meter hurdles?

48.9 seconds

49.5 seconds

50.0 seconds

49.7 seconds

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Charlie Dumas set a new record in which athletic event?

400-meter hurdles

High jump

Discus throw

100-meter dash

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the world record holder in the discus throw mentioned in the transcript?

Jim Lee

Fortune Gordine

Eddie Southern

Lou Jones

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the 400-meter run, who did Lou Jones compete against to set a new world record?

Charlie Dumas

Glenn Davis

Bobby Morrow

Jim Lee