Statistics for Track & Field Terminology Trivia

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Hint	Answer	% Correct
The final leg of a relay race.	Anchor	88%
The hollow tube that is passed between teammates in a relay race	Baton	88%
An invalid start to a race	False Start	80%
A wind that blows against the direction in which the athlete is heading.	Headwind	71%
Shoes worn by athelthes	spikes	69%
A wind that blows in the direction in which the athlete is heading.	tailwind	59%
A track and field event / competition	meet	47%
A sudden burst of speed towards the finish of a race	kick	35%
An athlete who is under 20.	Junior	31%
The straight stretch of track that is located directly across from the home straight	Back stretch	29%
Abbreviation name before World Athletics	IAAF	29%
Another name for the passing zone.	Exchange zone	20%
The beginning segment of a sprint.	Drive phase	18%
Best performance in an event so far	Personal best	18%
The type of start position used for the hurdles and the sprints.	Crouch Start	2%
Sand filled area	Landing pit	2%
A wind greater than 2m	wind assistance	2%