Pioneers of Women's Athletics Quiz

Question 1

Who was the first woman to win three gold medals in track and field at a single Olympics (1948)?

A Betty Cuthbert

B Wilma Rudolph

C Babe Didrikson

D Fanny Blankers-Koen

Question 2

Which American sprinter became the first woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics in 1960?

A Evelyn Ashford

B Wyomia Tyus

C Wilma Rudolph

D Florence Griffith-Joyner

Question 3

This athlete is the fastest woman in history, holding the 100m and 200m world records.

A Marion Jones

B Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

C Elaine Thompson-Herah

D Florence Griffith-Joyner

Question 4

Who was the first woman to clear 2 meters in the high jump?

A Stefka Kostadinova

B Yelena Isinbayeva

C Rosemarie Ackermann

D Heike Henkel

Question 5

Which athlete became the first woman to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the 100m and 200m?

A Allyson Felix

B Elaine Thompson-Herah

C Veronica Campbell-Brown

D Gail Devers

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