Legendary Track & Field Duels Quiz

Question 1

Which two sprinters were famous for their rivalry in the 1980s?

A Jesse Owens and Jim Thorpe

B Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin

C Carl Lewis and Ben Johnson

D Michael Johnson and Donovan Bailey

Question 2

Which British middle-distance runners had a heated rivalry in the 1980s?

A Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams

B Mo Farah and Chris Froome

C Roger Bannister and John Landy

D Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett

Question 3

Which two athletes dominated the 100m sprint in the early 2000s?

A Linford Christie and Frankie Fredericks

B Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake

C Asafa Powell and Tyson Gay

D Maurice Greene and Tim Montgomery

Question 4

Which runners were known as the great rivals of the 1950s mile race?

A Haile Gebrselassie and Paul Tergat

B Steve Prefontaine and Frank Shorter

C Roger Bannister and John Landy

D Alberto Salazar and Dick Beardsley

Question 5

Who was Usain Bolt's most consistent rival during his peak years?

A Tyson Gay

B Asafa Powell

C Trayvon Bromell

D Justin Gatlin

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