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 Javelin Quiz

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 Javelin Quiz Facts
 Average Score for this quiz: 34%
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 No of people passing this quiz: 10
 No of people failing this quiz: 38
 Maximum score for this quiz: 73%

Coverage : The Javelin Quiz is comprised of different aspects of the athletics event which is done by throwing this implement, long known for hunting and warfare. Javelin Quiz is designed to test your knowledge of the history, training, performances pertaining to this sport.

1. What is a Javelin?
a.A disc-like object made of metal, fibreglass etc.
b.A spear-like object made of rubber
c.A spear-like object made of metal, fibreglass etc.
d.A stick-like object made of metal, fibreglass etc.
 
2. Why Javelin is not always included in track and field meets?
a.Because of the strict rules associated with the game
b.Because of its potential danger
c.Because of lack of competitors
d.Because of lack of suitable tracks
 
3. How does an individual become the winner in Javelin throw?
a.By throwing longest distance  measured to the nearest inch
b.By throwing longest distance  measured to the nearest millimetre
c.By throwing longest distance  measured to the nearest tenth of centimetre
d.By throwing longest distance  measured to the nearest centimetre
 
4. Since which year the Javelin throw has been considered as a part of the Summer Olympics?
a.1920
b.1912
c.1900
d.1908
 
5. After release, a Javelin can reach speeds approaching:
a.50 mph
b.100 mph
c.70 mph
d.48 mph
 
6. What should be the position of Javelin for a valid throw?
a.The javelin must spin in the air during flight
b.The javelin's flight should be horizontal
c.The javelin's tail must touch the ground first
d.The javelin's point must touch the ground first
 
7. When men's Javelin was redesigned?
a.1983
b.1979                    
c.1986
d.1928
 
8. Why the redesigning was incorporated in men's Javelin?
a.For its bigger length
b.For safety measure
c.For better grip                
d.For making it lighter
 
9. What was the objective to practise a form of Javelin throwing at the ancient Olympics?
a.To throw at a target rather than for distance
b.To throw at moving target only
c.To show off speed and prowess          
d.All of them
 
10. What feat did Eric Lemming achieve in 1912 Olympics in men's Javelin event?
a.Won gold medal by making the first javelin throw to exceed 70m
b.Won gold medal by making the first javelin throw to exceed 60m
c.Won gold medal by making the first javelin throw to exceed 80m
d.None of them
 
11. What is the weight of a Javelin meant for men and women respectively?
a.800g and 750g
b.900g and 700g
c.600g and 500g
d.800g and 600g
 
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