USAF Captain Adolf Weinacker wins Olympic tryout while winning the 50 kilometer distance walk in the national walking ch

USAF Captain Adolf Weinacker wins Olympic tryout while winning the 50 kilometer distance walk in the national walking ch

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Physical Ed, Science, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers the Heel and Toe Derby, a National Walking Championship in Baltimore, which serves as an Olympic trial. The race spans 50 kilometers, and athletes walk significantly faster than ordinary pedestrians. Adolph Wienacker, an Air Force captain, wins the race, completing it in just over four and a half hours, and will represent the U.S. in the Olympics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Heel and Toe Derby also known as?

The National Swimming Championship

The National Cycling Championship

The National Running Championship

The National Walking Championship

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long is the distance of the Heel and Toe Derby?

25 kilometers

40 kilometers

50 kilometers

60 kilometers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How fast do the competitors walk a mile compared to an average pedestrian?

In about 10 minutes

In about 8 minutes

In about 6 minutes

In about 12 minutes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the defending champion mentioned in the race?

Rudolf Hallutza

Adolph Wienacker

Leo Jogren

Michael Phelps

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Adolph Wienacker's profession?

A swimming coach

An Air Force captain

A professional runner

A cycling instructor