Track & Field: Legendary Rivalries Quiz

Question 1

Which two American sprinters dominated the 100m dash throughout the 1980s?

A Justin Gatlin and Tyson Gay

B Carl Lewis and Ben Johnson

C Carl Lewis and Leroy Burrell

D Maurice Greene and Ato Boldon

Question 2

Which British middle-distance runners had an intense rivalry in the 1980s?

A Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett

B Steve Cram and Peter Elliott

C Mo Farah and Galen Rupp

D Roger Bannister and John Landy

Question 3

Who was the main rival of Usain Bolt during his prime years in the 100m?

A Tyson Gay

B Yohan Blake

C Asafa Powell

D Justin Gatlin

Question 4

Which two female sprinters were involved in a heated rivalry during the 1980s?

A Allyson Felix and Sanya Richards-Ross

B Gail Devers and Merlene Ottey

C Marion Jones and Chandra Sturrup

D Florence Griffith-Joyner and Evelyn Ashford

Question 5

Which athlete famously chased Roger Bannister for the first sub-4-minute mile record?

A Wes Santee

B John Landy

C Lasse Viren

D Jim Ryun

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