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Quiz about World Records
Quiz about World Records

World Records Trivia Quiz


Can you name me the world record holders for these Athletics events?

A multiple-choice quiz by wuzzy. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wuzzy
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
148,474
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
3 / 5
Plays
1027
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Question 1 of 5
1. Who in 1988 broke the women's 100m record with a time of 10.49 secs? Hint


Question 2 of 5
2. Who in 2002 broke the men's 100m record with a time of 9.78 seconds? Hint


Question 3 of 5
3. Who in 2002 broke the world record for the men's 3000m steeplechase? Hint


Question 4 of 5
4. Who in 1993 broke the world record for the men's high jump? Hint


Question 5 of 5
5. Who in 2003 broke the world record for the women's pole vault? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who in 1988 broke the women's 100m record with a time of 10.49 secs?

Answer: Florence Griffith Joyner

She started her career at the age of 7.
2. Who in 2002 broke the men's 100m record with a time of 9.78 seconds?

Answer: Tim Montgomery

He beat Maurice Greene's old world record by 100th of a second.
3. Who in 2002 broke the world record for the men's 3000m steeplechase?

Answer: Brahim Boulami

4. Who in 1993 broke the world record for the men's high jump?

Answer: Javier Sotamayor

He is one of a very long list of athletes who have broken the world record at a non-major event.
5. Who in 2003 broke the world record for the women's pole vault?

Answer: Yelena Isinbayeva

This woman is becoming better known than her Russian companion Feofanava.
Source: Author wuzzy

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