Track and Field's Greatest Rivalries Quiz

Question 1

Who was Sebastian Coe's main British rival in middle-distance running?

A Mo Farah

B Roger Bannister

C Haile Gebrselassie

D Steve Ovett

Question 2

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

A Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin

B Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell

C Maurice Greene and Tim Montgomery

D Linford Christie and Frankie Fredericks

Question 3

Which distance runners were known for their fierce rivalry in the 1990s?

A Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele

B Steve Prefontaine and Frank Shorter

C Haile Gebrselassie and Paul Tergat

D Lasse Viren and Emil Zatopek

Question 4

Which athletes defined the women's 100m rivalry in the late 80s?

A Florence Griffith-Joyner and Evelyn Ashford

B Marion Jones and Chandra Sturrup

C Gail Devers and Merlene Ottey

D Wilma Rudolph and Wyomia Tyus

Question 5

Who did Michael Johnson compete against for the 400m title?

A Butch Reynolds

B Jeremy Wariner

C Wayde van Niekerk

D Kirani James

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