General Knowledge
What does the Olympic motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius" mean?
Faster, Higher, Stronger.
Define "synthetic track."
A man-made running surface designed for speed.
What is the average height of an NBA player today?
About 6'7" (2 meters).
Correct the sentence: "The athletes has trained hard."
The athletes have trained hard.
Athletes / perform / how / can / improve / their / skills"
"Athletes can improve how they perform their skills."
Name one factor that has contributed to athletes getting faster.
Changing technology, improved training, or specialized body types.
What is one way technology has helped sprinters?
Starting blocks or modern track surfaces.
Why do marathon runners have long, thin legs?
Long, thin legs are more energy-efficient for running.
Identify the error: "The race were finished quickly."
The race was finished quickly.
"hard / every / train / to / day / The / athletes / push / themselves"
"The athletes push themselves to train hard every day."
Define "specialization" in sports.
Focusing on a specific sport or skill to optimize performance.
How have swimsuits changed over time in competitive swimming?
They became more hydrodynamic, reducing drag (friction) in water.
How has the body type of gymnasts changed over time?
Gymnasts have become shorter and more compact.
Spot the error: "She had broke the record last year."
She had broken the record last year.
"record / broken / was / The / last / year / by / athlete/ the"
"The record was broken by the athlete last year."
How has athlete training changed over time?
Athletes train more intensively and professionally.
What kind of bikes help cyclists go faster?
Aerodynamic bikes.
What is the relationship between height and sprinters' performance?
Taller sprinters can take longer strides.
Correct the verb: "Technology is improving athletes’ performances since the 1930s."
Technology has been improving athletes' performances since the 1930s.
"are / competition / in / The / hard / times / athletes / facing"
"The athletes are facing hard times in competition."
What is one psychological factor influencing athletes' performances?
The brain limits performance to prevent injury, and athletes are learning to push these limits.
Define "performance-enhancing technology."
Technology designed to enhance athletic performance (e.g., equipment or apparel/clothing).
How does limb length affect an athlete’s performance in different sports?
Longer limbs are beneficial for sprinters and swimmers, while shorter limbs can help with balance and agility in gymnastics.
Spot the tense error: "By 2020, the athletes break several records."
Correct tense is: had broken ("By 2020, the athletes had broken several records").
"athletes / technology / How / affect / can / their / performance?"
"How can technology affect their performance?"