Black History
Track Knowledge
Black History& Track Knowlegde
Black History
Track Knowlegde
100

Who helped many slaves escape through the Underground Railroad? 

Harriet Tubman

Black Mosses

100

How many people are in a relay team?

4

100

Who was the first Black Woman to own a TV studio?

Oprah Winfrey

100

Who is know as the "King of Pop"?

Michael Jackson

100

What is the last runner of a relay called?

The anchor

200

Who was the first African American woman to get a pilot's license?

Bessie Coleman

200

How many hurdles in a 100 meter dash? (per lane)

10

200

Which President officially recognized Black History Month?

President Gerald Ford

200

What colors represent Black History Month?

Red, Green, Yellow, and Black

200

What is the longest relay sprinting race?

4x4 relay

4x400 relay

300

When was Slavery actually abolished?

December 18, 1865
300

If a relay teams drops the baton and is disqualified do they still have to finish their race?

Yes

300

Who was the first African American Woman to win an Olympic Medal?

Alice Coachman

300

Who won 4 gold Olympic Medalks in the 1936 Britain Olympic Ganmes?

Jesse Owens

300

How many jumps are you allowed to take in a triple jump?

3

400

Who was the first Black self-made millionaire? 

Madam C.J Walker

400

Who is the fastest woman in the world?

Sha'Carri Richardson

400

How many years are between the track and field Olympics?

4 years

400

Who won 5 NBA championship Ganmes and 11 All NBA first time honors?

Kobe Bryant

400

What is the average height for hurdles

27- 42 inches

(anywhere in between is fine)

500

What was the first interracial school in America?

Lowell High School in Massachusetts

500

When was the first women's indoor track meet championship?

1927

500

When did track start?

776 B.C.

500

What singer is remembered as the "Queen of Jazz"?

Ella Fitzgerald

500

What shoes help you run faster?

Spikes

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