Sprinting and Relay Races
What is the shortest standard sprint race in athletics?
100 meters
What is the standard distance of a middle-distance race?
800m or 1500m
In the long jump, where must athletes take off from?
The take-off board.
Which throwing event requires athletes to spin before releasing the object?
Discus, shot-put or hammer throw.
What is the main difference between a hurdles race and a sprint race?
Hurdles races include barriers that athletes must jump over.
In a 4x100m relay, how many times is the baton passed?
3
Why do long-distance runners often start at a slower pace instead of sprinting from the beginning?
To conserve energy and maintain endurance throughout the race.
What are the two techniques most commonly used in high jump?
Scissor Kick and Fosbury Flop.
Which throwing event requires an athlete to throw an object as far as possible while keeping one foot inside a circle?
Shot put or discus.
What happens if a runner knocks over a hurdle?
The race continues; knocking over hurdles is allowed, but it can slow the runner down.
Can runners change lanes in a 400m race?
No. Runners must stay in their assigned lane for the entire race.
What is the purpose of a "staggered start" in the 800m race?
To ensure all runners cover the same distance due to the curve of the track.
In the triple jump, what are the three phases of the jump?
Hop, Skip (step) and Jump.
In javelin, how must the javelin land for the throw to be valid?
The tip must touch the ground first.
In a 400m hurdles race, how many hurdles must an athlete clear?
10 hurdles.
What part of the body must cross the finish line first for a runner to win?
The torso (not the head, arms or legs).
In a steeplechase race, what obstacle do runners have to jump over?
Barriers (hurdles) and a water jump.
In long jump, what happens if an athlete steps beyond the take-off board?
The jump is considered a foul and is not measured.
What safety rule do athletes follow after throwing in shot put or discus?
They must exit from the back half of the circle.
In steeplechase, what is the additional obstacle not found in hurdle races?
A water jump.
What is the main purpose of starting blocks in sprinting?
To provide stability and allow for a more explosive start.
What is the name of the area on a track where runners can break from their lanes and move towards the inside?
The break line or break point.
In high jump, how many attempts does an athlete get to clear each height?
3 attempts.
What is the name of the turning technique used in hammer throw?
The spin or rotational technique.
In hurdle races, what part of the body should go over the hurdle first for the best technique?
The lead leg.