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The Ultimate Athletics Quiz

Test your athletics knowledge with this awesome quiz!

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Beano Quiz Team • Updated August 19th 2024

The Ultimate Athletics Quiz

1/13 A male athlete jumping over a hurdle

How many hurdles are there in a 110m race?

2/13 A woman in a swimming pool

Which sport is not included in a triathlon?

3/13 A cheeky gold medal surrounded by splats

Who was the first British woman to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field?

4/13 Relay runners passing the baton

How many athletes are there in a relay race team?

5/13 A person doing a skateboarding trick

In which year did skateboarding make its appearance at the Summer Olympics?

6/13 Olympics

When was athletics introduced to the modern Olympics?

7/13 Man dabbing

Which athlete is famous for dabbing?

8/13 Trophy held aloft

Which of these people have won gold for Great Britain in athletics? 

9/13 Greek art

What did the ancient Greeks wear when competing?

10/13 Runners on track

Which of these is NOT an athletic event?

11/13 Runners legs

What is a decathlon?

12/13 Running track

Who is the governing body of athletics in the UK?

13/13 Runner

What is shot put?

Amazing result

Awesome! You really know athletics! Gold medal worthy knowledge!

Well done result

Well done! You're an athletics egghead!

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Hmm, you know a little bit about athletics, why not take the quiz again and see if you can score higher?

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Oh no! You need to train harder! Try again!