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19 Athletes A-Z quizzes and 210 Athletes A-Z trivia questions and fun facts.
1.
  I'll Come Running   great trivia quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
Famous track athletes
Be it near or be it far or somewhere in between, these men all came running and ended up as great champions in their respective events. Place each athlete in the correct event.
Easier, 10 Qns, KayceeKool, Jan 22 23
Easier
KayceeKool gold member
Jan 22 23
368 plays
2.
  Like a Bat Outta Helsinki   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Emil Zatopek was a great runner before the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games but the three gold medals that he won there made him a legend.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Feb 07 13
Average
pollucci19 gold member
448 plays
3.
  The Life and Times of Jesse Owens   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The man who single-handedly proved that Hitler's racial theory was wrong. Let's look back on the legendary Jesse Owens.
Tough, 15 Qns, TheOracler, Aug 19 20
Tough
TheOracler
Aug 19 20
208 plays
4.
  Wilma Rudolph, the World's Fastest Woman   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
What do you know about Southern sprinting superstar Wilma Rudolph, once the "world's fastest woman" and trailblazer who overcame adversity? Each question is framed with a quote from this Olympic champion.
Average, 15 Qns, gracious1, Jul 15 13
Average
gracious1 gold member
374 plays
5.
  Kathrine Switzer, Marathon Pioneer    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In 1967 Kathrine Switzer controversially became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon as an official runner. This quiz is about the woman who paved the way for future female marathoners.
Average, 10 Qns, ramonesrule, Oct 20 21
Average
ramonesrule
Oct 20 21
102 plays
6.
  Usain Bolt: The King of Speed    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Is it a car? Is it a train? No, it's Usain Bolt! Written as an author challenge from Matthew_07
Average, 10 Qns, romeomikegolf, Aug 31 09
Average
romeomikegolf gold member
341 plays
7.
  Freeze the Seconds    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Usain Bolt: the fastest man on earth in his time. Let us revisit some races he took part in. These races were so fast one had to freeze the seconds to make out the winning margin! Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, angikar, Mar 01 19
Average
angikar
Mar 01 19
248 plays
8.
  Haile Gebrselassie    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Haile Gebrselassie has been called by many the Greatest Long Distance Runner of all-time. Feel free to take this quiz and decide for yourself!
Average, 10 Qns, coachpauly, Oct 27 11
Average
coachpauly
198 plays
9.
  Paula Radcliffe's Ups & Downs!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Paula Radcliffe is a fascinating British distance running athlete. In 2003, she ran a remarkable 2:15.25 to set a world record in the women's marathon. How much do you know about her career?
Average, 10 Qns, coachpauly, Jan 10 14
Average
coachpauly
178 plays
10.
  Al Hall: U.S. Hammer Thrower    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is a tribute to Al Hall, who passed away in October, 2008.
Average, 10 Qns, ghosttowner, Jun 02 09
Average
ghosttowner gold member
180 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Like all sports greats, they retire. When did Zelezny take a leave of his career?

From Quiz "Jan Zelezny: Javelin Sensation"




11.
  Barrier Breakers in Track & Field - Part 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In 1954, Roger Bannister became the first man to run a sub-four minute mile. Find out the barrier breakers in the world of track and field athletics.
Tough, 10 Qns, sw11, Oct 03 18
Tough
sw11 gold member
Oct 03 18
168 plays
12.
  Usain Bolt    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The athletic achievements by track and field star Usain Bolt.
Average, 10 Qns, chrisk1988, Jun 18 20
Average
chrisk1988
Jun 18 20
290 plays
13.
  Asafa Powell    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you know the fastest man in the world? Find out in this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, Khash, Sep 01 07
Average
Khash
288 plays
14.
  20 Steve Prefontaine Questions    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
A quiz about a great running legend and American hero.
Average, 20 Qns, calikees, Nov 13 19
Average
calikees
Nov 13 19
912 plays
15.
  Jan Zelezny: Javelin Sensation    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Jan Zelezny is without a doubt one of the best javelin throwers of all-time. How much do you know about this man with a golden arm?
Average, 10 Qns, educ8edfool, Jul 22 08
Average
educ8edfool
215 plays
16.
  Barrier Breakers in Track & Field - Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Olympic motto: Faster, Higher and Stronger. Find out the barrier breakers in the world of track and field athletics
Tough, 10 Qns, sw11, Oct 11 18
Tough
sw11 gold member
Oct 11 18
145 plays
17.
  Prefontaine: Long Distance Hero    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on Steve Prefontaine, arguably America's greatest distance runner ever.
Tough, 10 Qns, ldrunner3, May 21 15
Tough
ldrunner3
552 plays
18.
  What do you know about Steve Prefontaine?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about the legendary runner.
Average, 10 Qns, britney, May 21 15
Average
britney
548 plays
19.
  Marion Jones    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's a quiz to test you to see how much you really know about one of the world's fastest runners. (women's of course!)
Average, 10 Qns, britster07, Aug 21 04
Average
britster07
479 plays
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