How many events make up the men's decathlon?
Answer10
'Deca' means ten: the decathlon combines ten running, jumping and throwing events.
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The basics
In which event do athletes throw a spear-like implement?
AnswerJavelin
The javelin is a long spear thrown after a run-up.
Going deeper
The triple jump is made up of which three phases, in order?
AnswerHop, step and jump
Triple jumpers hop onto the same foot, step onto the other, then jump into the sand pit.
How long is the men's sprint hurdles race in outdoor athletics?
Answer110 metres
Men race the 110 m hurdles outdoors, while women's sprint hurdles are 100 m.
In the 3000 m steeplechase, besides barriers, athletes must clear what?
AnswerA water jump
Steeplechasers clear sturdy barriers and a water jump on each lap.
Expert level
How much does the shot used in men's shot put weigh?
Answer7.26 kg
The men's shot weighs 7.26 kg (16 lb); the women's shot weighs 4 kg.
What is the high jump technique of going over the bar backward, head first, called?
AnswerThe Fosbury Flop
Dick Fosbury used the back-first technique to win Olympic gold in 1968, and it soon became standard.
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