How long is one lap of a standard outdoor running track, measured in the inside lane?
Answer400 m
Standard outdoor tracks are built so lane one measures 400 m, which makes a mile run just over four laps.
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Athlete facts & stats
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The basics
In a relay race, what do runners pass to their teammates?
AnswerA baton
Relay runners hand over a baton, and the exchange must happen inside a marked zone.
Going deeper
How many events make up the decathlon?
Answer10
Decathletes compete in ten track and field events over two consecutive days.
What is the back-first high jump technique that most elite jumpers use called?
AnswerFosbury Flop
Made famous at the 1968 Olympics, this style takes the jumper over the bar head-first on their back.
The word 'athlete' comes from a Greek word linked to what?
AnswerA contest or prize
Greek athlētēs meant one who competes for a prize, from athlos (contest) and athlon (prize).
Expert level
Which muscle fibers mainly power explosive sprinting?
AnswerFast-twitch (type II)
Fast-twitch fibers contract quickly and forcefully but tire fast, while slow-twitch fibers suit endurance.
In what year were the first modern Olympic Games held?
Answer1896
Revived through Pierre de Coubertin's efforts, the first modern Games were held in Athens in 1896.
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