Running Events
This is the shortest race in track, where runners go as fast as they can in a straight line.
What is the 100-meter dash?
In this event, athletes throw a heavy metal ball as far as they can.
What is shot put?
This sprinter is known as the fastest man alive and holds the 100m world record (9.58 seconds).
Who is Usain Bolt?
Track & field events were first held in ancient times in this country.
What is Greece?
Runners wear these on their feet to grip the track better.
What are spikes (or running shoes)?
In this race, runners must jump over hurdles while sprinting.
What is the hurdle race (or 60m/100m hurdles)?
Athletes sprint down a runway and leap into a sandpit in this event.
What is the long jump?
She won four gold medals in the 2016 Olympics and is known for her signature pose.
Who is Allyson Felix?
The Olympics are held every ___ years.
What is 4?
Hurdlers must wear this protective gear on their legs.
What are knee pads? (Or shin guards!)
This long-distance race is exactly one mile (or 1600 meters) on the track.
What is the mile run?
This event combines running, jumping over a bar, and landing on a mat.
What is the high jump?
This American runner won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics, defying Hitler.
Who is Jesse Owens?
True or False: The marathon race is exactly 26 miles long.
What is false? (26.2 miles!)
High jumpers land on this soft, cushioned surface.
What is a landing mat?
In this event, four runners pass a baton to complete one full lap.
What is the 4x100m relay?
Throwers spin in a circle before releasing a disc-shaped object.
What is discus?
She set world records in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay at the 1988 Olympics.
Who is Florence Griffith-Joyner (Flo-Jo)?
This color is used for the starting blocks in track races.
What is yellow?
Relay runners pass this object to their teammates.
What is a baton?
This race is the longest in track & field, testing endurance (usually 3000m or 5000m).
What is the long-distance race (or 5K)?
In this event, athletes use a pole to launch themselves over a high bar.
What is pole vault?
This Kenyan runner is famous for dominating long-distance races and marathon wins.
Who is Eliud Kipchoge?
The "Fosbury Flop" is a technique used in this field event.
What is the high jump?
Before a race, athletes should always do this to avoid injuries.
What is warm up/stretch?