World Record Holders
Who holds the men's 100m world record?
Usain Bolt
What state host the Boston Marathon?
Massachusetts
What does “PR” stand for?
Personal Record
What event did Jesse Owens win gold in at the 1936 Olympics (name two)?
100-200-LJ-4x100
How many laps to an indoor mile on a traditional indoor track?
8 laps
Who holds the women's marathon world record?
Tigst Assefa
What famous track hosted the Prefontaine Classic for many years?
Hayward Field
What is the pace of a tempo run for a 5:00 miler
6:00-6:10
What country has won the most Olympic gold medals in distance running?
Kenya
What was the original name for Nike?
Who holds the men's MILE world record?
Hicham El Guerrouj
What U.S. city is known for the Peachtree Road Race?
Atlanta, Georgia
What does “negative split” mean?
Running the second half of a race faster than the first
In what year were women first allowed to run the Olympic marathon?
1984
What is considered the most optimal cadence for a distance runner?
170-185 steps per minute
Who holds the women’s 5,000m world record?
Faith Kipyegon
What altitude city is famous for elite distance training in Kenya?
Iten
What does “DNF” stand for in race results?
Did Not Finish
Who was the first man to run a sub-4-minute mile?
Roger Bannister
What shoe technology helped spark the record-breaking marathon times?
Carbon fiber plate
Who holds the men’s 400m world record?
Wayde van Niekerk
What iconic park is the finish of the New York City Marathon?
Central Park
What does RTBROYL stand for?
Run The Best Race Of Your Life
What championship meet is commonly called “Worlds”?
World Athletics Championships
What college did Coach Scribner attend?
Tarleton State