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Cross Country Trivia Quiz

I was a little disappointed to find few cross country quizzes on this site, so I made my own. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by batboy331. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
batboy331

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
109,980

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
4 / 5

Plays
912

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Question 1 of 5

1. In kilometers, what is the usual distance for a U.S. cross country race for women? Hint

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Question 2 of 5

2. Which of these were considered to be the best to eat the night before a race? Hint

Sugars

Fats

Carbohydrates

Proteins

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Question 3 of 5

3. What term is known as "Race Pace"? Hint

The pace which the lead runner sets.

The pace that an average runner runs at.

The pace that you are most comfortable running at for the whole race.

The pace that a race must be run at, as determined by officials prior to the race.

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Question 4 of 5

4. It is best to sprint as hard as you can for the entire race.

True

False

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Question 5 of 5

5. What was the fastest time ever run by a high school boy in a U.S. 5000m cross country race in the 1980s? Hint

14:35

7:34

25:54

17:31

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In kilometers, what is the usual distance for a U.S. cross country race for women?

Answer: 5

A cross country race for women is usually 5 km, or 3.1 miles.

2. Which of these were considered to be the best to eat the night before a race?

Answer: Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates such as pasta, are great to eat the night before a race. They provide great energy for your run.

3. What term is known as "Race Pace"?

Answer: The pace that you are most comfortable running at for the whole race.

A race pace is the speed you run the cross country race, or any race. It is different for everyone.

4. It is best to sprint as hard as you can for the entire race.

Answer: False

You should not sprint the whole race in Cross Country. You should find your race pace and settle into it. A race pace should be as fast as you can run the whole course, not a dead sprint. In a sprint, you won't make it the whole race.

5. What was the fastest time ever run by a high school boy in a U.S. 5000m cross country race in the 1980s?

Answer: 14:35

In 1982, Eric Reynolds ran 5000m in 14:35. The record stood for 17 years until 1999, when Dathan Ritzenhein finished in 14:29.

Source: Author batboy331

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