Athletics and Track and Field MCQs 2026

The discus is thrown from within a circle of diameter

1. A 2.135 metres ✓
2. B 3.66 metres ✓
3. C 2.50 metres ✓
4. D 7.32 metres ✓

The standard outdoor athletics track has

1. A 400 metres per lap measured 30 cm from the inside edge ✓
2. B 200 metres per lap always ✓
3. C 500 metres per lap ✓
4. D 800 metres per lap ✓

In the 100 m sprint, a false start is called when an athlete

1. A begins before the start signal ✓
2. B stumbles after the gun ✓
3. C changes lanes after 50 m ✓
4. D drops the baton ✓

The men's 110 m hurdles use hurdles of height

1. A 0.838 metres ✓
2. B 1.067 metres ✓
3. C 0.914 metres ✓
4. D 1.219 metres ✓

In the 400 m hurdles, the distance from the start line to the first hurdle is

1. A 13 metres ✓
2. B 35 metres ✓
3. C 100 metres ✓
4. D 45 metres ✓

In a 4 × 100 m relay, the baton must be passed within the

1. A 10-metre zone only ✓
2. B 20-metre exchange zone ✓
3. C 50-metre zone ✓
4. D entire back straight ✓

The 4 × 400 m relay is run with

1. A four athletes each completing one 400 m leg ✓
2. B two athletes running 800 m each ✓
3. C each athlete running 100 m ✓
4. D mixed distances per leg ✓

In the long jump, a foul occurs when the athlete

1. A lands on both feet in the pit ✓
2. B steps on or over the take-off board ✓
3. C wears spiked shoes ✓
4. D uses a run-up shorter than 20 m ✓

The minimum width of a long jump pit is

1. A 2.75 metres ✓
2. B 1.22 metres ✓
3. C 4.00 metres ✓
4. D 9.00 metres ✓

In high jump, the bar is raised in increments usually of

1. A 2 cm until three failures at a height ✓
2. B 10 cm always ✓
3. C 5 cm only at finals ✓
4. D 20 cm per round ✓

The Fosbury Flop technique in high jump involves

1. A a scissors kick facing the bar ✓
2. B a curved approach and back-first clearance over the bar ✓
3. C a straddle with chest down ✓
4. D clearing the bar without a run-up ✓

The diameter of the shot put throwing circle is

1. A 1.22 metres ✓
2. B 3.00 metres ✓
3. C 7.32 metres ✓
4. D 2.135 metres ✓

The men's senior shot weighs

1. A 4 kg ✓
2. B 5 kg ✓
3. C 7.26 kg (16 lb) ✓
4. D 6 kg ✓

The men's senior discus weighs

1. A 2 kg ✓
2. B 1 kg ✓
3. C 1.5 kg ✓
4. D 2.5 kg ✓

In javelin throw, a valid throw requires the javelin to land

1. A flat on the shaft ✓
2. B tip first ✓
3. C tail first ✓
4. D any orientation ✓

The steeplechase water jump is

1. A a swimming leg replacing running ✓
2. B a barrier followed by a water pit that athletes must cross ✓
3. C a high jump over water only ✓
4. D a penalty area for false starts ✓

The standard steeplechase distance for men is

1. A 3000 metres ✓
2. B 1500 metres ✓
3. C 5000 metres ✓
4. D 10000 metres ✓

The international governing body for athletics is now called

1. A FIFA ✓
2. B FIVB ✓
3. C World Athletics (formerly IAAF) ✓
4. D ITTF ✓

The marathon distance is standardized at

1. A 40 km exactly ✓
2. B 50 km ✓
3. C 21.0975 km ✓
4. D 42.195 km (26 miles 385 yards) ✓

The decathlon consists of

1. A seven events in one day ✓
2. B five field events only ✓
3. C ten track and field events over two days ✓
4. D twelve running events ✓

The heptathlon includes seven events and is the standard combined event for

1. A men at all Olympic Games since 1912 ✓
2. B swimmers only ✓
3. C cyclists ✓
4. D women at major championships ✓

Starting blocks in sprint events are used to

1. A provide a stable push-off at the start ✓
2. B measure wind speed ✓
3. C replace the finish line ✓
4. D count laps automatically ✓

In relay races, dropping the baton outside the exchange zone usually results in

1. A automatic gold medal ✓
2. B an extra lap penalty only ✓
3. C disqualification if the team cannot recover legally ✓
4. D no penalty if recovered quickly ✓

The triple jump sequence is

1. A step, hop, jump ✓
2. B jump, hop, step ✓
3. C three consecutive jumps without phases ✓
4. D hop, step and jump ✓

In pole vault, the runway length is at least

1. A 20 metres ✓
2. B 30 metres ✓
3. C 100 metres ✓
4. D 40 metres ✓

Race walking is distinguished from running because the athlete must maintain

1. A both feet off the ground at all times ✓
2. B a minimum speed of 20 km/h ✓
3. C visible contact with the ground and a straight leading leg ✓
4. D no arm movement ✓

A photo finish camera is used to determine

1. A wind speed in field events ✓
2. B whether a javelin landed tip-first ✓
3. C the order of finish when athletes are close ✓
4. D high jump bar height ✓

In long jump and triple jump, a tailwind exceeding 2.0 m/s

1. A adds 0.5 m to the measured distance ✓
2. B prevents record recognition for that jump ✓
3. C disqualifies the athlete ✓
4. D is ignored in all competitions ✓

The 800 m race typically uses

1. A individual lanes for the entire distance ✓
2. B a water jump each lap ✓
3. C a staggered start with athletes breaking for the inside after one bend ✓
4. D hurdles every 100 m ✓

An indoor athletics track is commonly

1. A 400 metres per lap always ✓
2. B 200 metres per lap ✓
3. C 100 metres per lap ✓
4. D 300 metres per lap ✓

The 1500 m race is known as

1. A the half marathon ✓
2. B the steeplechase ✓
3. C the sprint medley ✓
4. D the metric mile ✓

Spiked shoes in track events are designed to

1. A increase traction on the track surface ✓
2. B reduce body weight by 5 kg ✓
3. C measure stride length automatically ✓
4. D replace starting blocks ✓

The hammer throw is performed inside

1. A a long jump pit ✓
2. B a high jump landing area ✓
3. C a 400 m track lane only ✓
4. D a protective cage with a throwing circle ✓

Steeplechase barriers are fixed at a height of

1. A 91.4 cm for men (76.2 cm for women) ✓
2. B 1.067 m for all ✓
3. C 0.50 m for all ✓
4. D 1.22 m for all ✓

In the long jump, the distance is measured from the take-off foul line to

1. A the athlete's landing feet only ✓
2. B the run-up start mark ✓
3. C the tail of the athlete's shoes ✓
4. D the nearest break in the sand made by any part of the body ✓

A high jump attempt is successful when the athlete clears the bar without

1. A touching the landing mat ✓
2. B using a run-up ✓
3. C wearing approved shoes ✓
4. D dislodging it from the standards ✓

The javelin run-up is marked by

1. A parallel lines defining a runway at least 30 m long ✓
2. B a circular throwing area only ✓
3. C a take-off board like long jump ✓
4. D a water pit at the end ✓

Running one complete lap on a standard outdoor track equals

1. A 200 metres ✓
2. B 400 metres ✓
3. C 800 metres ✓
4. D 100 metres ✓

The 10,000 m race on the track equals

1. A 25 laps on a 400 m track ✓
2. B 10 laps ✓
3. C 20 laps ✓
4. D 40 laps ✓

Electronic starting blocks often detect false starts by measuring

1. A heart rate only ✓
2. B movement of the athlete's feet against the blocks ✓
3. C shoe brand ✓
4. D lane number ✓

World Athletics headquarters is located in

1. A Lausanne only for IOC ✓
2. B Monaco ✓
3. C London ✓
4. D Paris ✓

Anti-doping rules in athletics are enforced in cooperation with

1. A WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) ✓
2. B FIFA only ✓
3. C BWF only ✓
4. D local clubs only ✓

In the 3000 m steeplechase, athletes negotiate

1. A 28 barriers and 7 water jumps ✓
2. B 10 barriers and no water ✓
3. C 5 barriers and 14 water jumps ✓
4. D hurdles every 100 m on a straight track ✓

In the 200 m sprint, athletes run

1. A only the straight 200 m ✓
2. B one bend and one straight on a standard track ✓
3. C two full laps ✓
4. D four bends ✓

For the 100 m at major championships, lane assignment is often determined by

1. A random draw only ✓
2. B alphabetical order ✓
3. C height of athletes ✓
4. D qualifying times in earlier rounds ✓

The women's 100 m hurdles height is

1. A 1.067 metres ✓
2. B 0.762 metres ✓
3. C 1.219 metres ✓
4. D 0.838 metres ✓

If a relay team completes the race without the baton crossing the finish line

1. A it receives last place only ✓
2. B the team is disqualified ✓
3. C the time stands with a warning ✓
4. D only the final leg is disqualified ✓

The glide technique is primarily associated with

1. A high jump ✓
2. B pole vault ✓
3. C shot put ✓
4. D javelin only ✓

The men's senior javelin weighs

1. A 600 g ✓
2. B 800 g ✓
3. C 1000 g ✓
4. D 700 g ✓

The scissors technique in high jump involves

1. A a back-first flop ✓
2. B no run-up ✓
3. C vaulting with a pole ✓
4. D clearing the bar facing it with a scissor leg action ✓

In the 110 m hurdles, the first hurdle is placed

1. A 45 metres from start ✓
2. B 8.50 metres from start ✓
3. C 13.72 metres from the start line ✓
4. D 100 metres from start ✓

If an athlete dislodges the crossbar in high jump on a successful clearance attempt

1. A the attempt counts if body cleared ✓
2. B only a warning is given ✓
3. C the attempt is failed ✓
4. D height is automatically raised ✓

The discus must land within a sector of

1. A 34.92 degrees ✓
2. B 90 degrees ✓
3. C 180 degrees ✓
4. D 10 degrees ✓

The standard lane width on an athletics track is

1. A 0.91 metres ✓
2. B 2.00 metres ✓
3. C 1.50 metres ✓
4. D 1.22 metres ✓

The 400 m race is run

1. A with a break after 200 m like 800 m ✓
2. B only on a straight track ✓
3. C entirely in lanes until the finish on a standard track ✓
4. D with hurdles every 100 m ✓

Cross country running differs from track racing mainly because

1. A it uses starting blocks ✓
2. B it is always exactly 400 m ✓
3. C it takes place over natural terrain with varied surfaces and no lanes ✓
4. D it requires a water jump each lap ✓

The pentathlon in modern senior men's competition has been replaced at the Olympics by

1. A heptathlon for men ✓
2. B triathlon only ✓
3. C octathlon ✓
4. D no men's pentathlon; decathlon is the men's combined event ✓

In javelin, the grip is marked by

1. A a red tip only ✓
2. B the athlete's hand tape ✓
3. C a cord binding approximately at the centre of gravity ✓
4. D a sensor chip ✓

The 4 × 100 m relay world record strategy relies heavily on

1. A each runner walking the baton ✓
2. B efficient baton exchanges within the zone at near full speed ✓
3. C running 800 m legs ✓
4. D a standing start for all legs ✓

The rotational spin technique in shot put is used to

1. A eliminate the throwing circle requirement ✓
2. B reduce the legal shot weight ✓
3. C generate greater release speed through angular momentum ✓
4. D replace all standing throws in long jump ✓