#1
Which of the following is NOT a field event in athletics?
100m Sprint
ExplanationSprinting is a track event, not a field event.
#2
What is the maximum number of attempts allowed for each athlete in field events?
Three
ExplanationAthletes are typically allowed three attempts in field events.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a required piece of equipment for the high jump?
Starting blocks
ExplanationStarting blocks are not used in the high jump.
#4
In the hammer throw, what is the name of the implement thrown by athletes?
Hammer
ExplanationAthletes throw a hammer in the hammer throw event.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a part of the triple jump?
Leap
ExplanationA 'leap' is not a phase of the triple jump.
#6
What is the term for a field event where the athlete throws a heavy metal ball for distance?
Shot put
ExplanationShot put involves throwing a heavy metal ball for distance.
#7
In the high jump, what happens if an athlete knocks the bar off the supports?
They are disqualified
ExplanationKnocking off the bar leads to disqualification in high jump.
#8
Which of the following is true regarding fouls in the long jump?
Stepping on or over the takeoff board results in a foul
ExplanationCrossing the takeoff board results in a foul in long jump.
#9
What is the weight of the standard shot put for men?
6 kilograms
ExplanationThe standard weight of a men's shot put is 6 kilograms.
#10
What is the world record distance for the women's javelin throw as of 2022?
70 meters
ExplanationThe world record for women's javelin throw as of 2022 is 70 meters.
#11
What is the standard distance between hurdles in the 110 meters hurdles race for men?
8 meters
ExplanationThe standard distance between hurdles in the men's 110m hurdles is 8 meters.
#12
What is the purpose of the throwing sector in field events such as discus throw and shot put?
To designate the landing area for the thrown object
ExplanationThe throwing sector marks the landing area for thrown objects in field events.
#13
Which of the following statements is true about the discus throw?
The athlete must release the discus from behind a designated line
ExplanationReleasing the discus behind a designated line is a rule in discus throw.
#14
In the pole vault, what is the significance of the 'grip height'?
The height at which the pole is gripped by the athlete
ExplanationGrip height refers to the height at which the pole is held in pole vaulting.
#15
Which of the following is a requirement for a legal throw in the hammer throw?
The athlete must keep the hammer within the throwing sector lines
ExplanationKeeping the hammer within throwing sector lines is necessary for a legal throw in hammer throw.
#16
What is the maximum allowable wind speed (in meters per second) for a long jump to count as a legal jump?
2.0 m/s
ExplanationA wind speed of over 2.0 m/s makes a long jump illegal.
#17
In the shot put, what is the 'toe board'?
A barrier at the front of the throwing circle
ExplanationThe toe board acts as a barrier at the front of the shot put throwing circle.
#18
In the high jump, what is the term for a jump where the athlete clears the bar but knocks it off its supports?
Miss
ExplanationA jump where the bar is cleared but knocked off its supports is termed as a miss.