Iconic Duels: History's Greatest Track Rivalries Quiz

Question 1

Which two sprinters defined the 1980s with their intense rivalry in the 100m and 200m?

A Carl Lewis and Linford Christie

B Michael Johnson and Donovan Bailey

C Ben Johnson and Leroy Burrell

D Carl Lewis and Ben Johnson

Question 2

Which middle-distance legends were known as the 'Dream Mile' rivals during the 1980s?

A Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett

B Steve Cram and Sebastian Coe

C Roger Bannister and John Landy

D Jim Ryun and Kip Keino

Question 3

Which female sprinters had a legendary rivalry throughout the 1990s?

A Florence Griffith-Joyner and Evelyn Ashford

B Marion Jones and Chandra Sturrup

C Gail Devers and Merlene Ottey

D Gwen Torrence and Marie-José Pérec

Question 4

Which athlete did Michael Johnson famously race in a 150m exhibition event in 1997?

A Frankie Fredericks

B Ato Boldon

C Maurice Greene

D Donovan Bailey

Question 5

Which two long-distance runners were the stars of the 1970s, often clashing in the 5000m and 10000m?

A Steve Prefontaine and Dave Wottle

B Haile Gebrselassie and Paul Tergat

C Lasse Virén and Miruts Yifter

D Emil Zátopek and Gordon Pirie

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