How long is one lap of a standard outdoor running track?
Answer400 meters
Standard outdoor tracks measure 400 m in the inside lane.
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The basics
How long is a marathon?
Answer42.195 km (26.2 miles)
The marathon distance was standardized at 42.195 km.
Going deeper
How many events are in the men's decathlon?
Answer10
Deca means ten; it combines ten track and field events.
The 'Fosbury Flop' is a technique in which event?
AnswerHigh jump
Dick Fosbury used the back-first technique to win gold in 1968.
What is the standard distance of the Olympic steeplechase?
Answer3,000 meters
Runners clear barriers and a water jump over 3,000 m.
Expert level
How many gold medals did Jesse Owens win at the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
Answer4
Owens won the 100 m, 200 m, long jump and 4x100 m relay.
What is the name of the famous ancient Greek statue of a discus thrower?
AnswerDiscobolus
The Discobolus is attributed to the sculptor Myron.
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