On your marks, Get set, Go! Racing Trivia

On your marks, Get set, Go! Racing Trivia

From a very young age, even before we attend school, we learn to race. Informal races as toddlers with our parents, play time races with our siblings and friends, etc, etc. By the time we get to elementary school, formal competitions occur. Were you a sprinter? Did you prefer long distances? Do you get excited watching Olympics races? Well, for this quiz, you won't need running shoes, but I hope you'll still have some fun.

From 1977 to 1987, Edwin Moses won 107 consecutive races in what specific event?

Who was the first man to run a mile in under 4 minutes?

Who won the Tour de France in 2022?

What nation holds the record for the fastest 4 x 100 metres time (men)?

From what country is legendary sprinter Usain Bolt?

In how many years has Andre De Grasse been part of a World Championship gold medal relay team?

In 4 of the last 5 years, the Boston Marathon has been won by a different runner from what nation?

How many Olympic medals have already been won by Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse?

Wade van Niekerk holds the world record for the fastest time in what race?

Marita Koch holds the record for the fastest time by a woman in what race?

Who holds the record for the fastest 100 metres race by a woman?

In the last 20 Boston Marathons, the race has been won by an Ethiopian or a Kenyan ______times.

Who holds the record for the fastest 200 metres race by a woman?

Who has ran the fastest 100 metre time in Canadian female sprinting history?

What is the fastest time ever recorded by a man running the 100 metre dash?

What year was Ben Johnson disqualified after winning the gold medal in the 100 metre dash?

What nation holds the record for the fastest 4 x 100 metres time (women)?

In what nation is Wife Carrying a common, competitive race?

What is the fastest time ever recorded by a man running the 200 metre dash?

In what year did two bombs explode near the finish line of the Boston Marathon?

Who is the world record holder in the 100 metre AND 200 metre dash?

In what year did Donovan Bailey win gold medals in the 100 metre dash and 4 x 100 relay?

Hicham El Guerrouj of Morocco holds the world record for the fastest time in what race?

In what event did Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse win a gold medal?

Who holds the record for the fastest mile time by a Canadian female?

On your marks, Get set, Go! Racing Trivia

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Dave Morrissey

Dave is an accomplished economics instructor with over two decades of experience in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. His students have consistently ranked in the top 10% annually, and one year they achieved the highest overall class average in the world. This outstanding achievement led a UK publisher to request that he write a textbook, an offer he declined in favor of creating sports quizzes, which he found more engaging.

In addition to his teaching career, Dave is also a former high school football coach, having won a couple of local championships. While he wishes he had won more, he continues to be deeply involved in football as a scout, recruiter, and social media creator for a university football team.

Dave's passions extend beyond the classroom and football field. He is an avid fan of live music and international travel, often combining these interests. He has traveled to Spain, England, Iceland, and Chile to see bands perform. His greatest pride and joy is his daughter, who has recently excelled in powerlifting. In just a few years, she has become the Canadian record holder for the bench press in her weight class and finished second overall in the combined national event (bench, deadlift, and squat) in Moose Jaw in March 2024. She will be representing Canada at the World Bench Competition in Austin, Texas, in May 2024.

A die-hard fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Dave has experienced his share of sports heartache, having seen them play in seven NFL cities with six losses. His all-time favorite athlete is Don Mattingly, reflecting his deep love for sports that spans many arenas.


Did you know
The NHL has a Hall of Fame in Toronto, Ontario, honoring the greatest players, coaches, and contributors to the sport.
The NFL has a significant impact on the economy, with billions of dollars in revenue generated each year.
The National Hockey League (NHL) is the highest level of professional ice hockey in North America.
The English Premier League is the most-watched soccer league in the world, with millions of fans tuning in each week.