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What is a hurdle?
A barrier or obstacle that athletes have to jump over during a race.
What is the purpose of hurdles in a race?
To test an athlete's ability to jump over obstacles while maintaining speed and rhythm.
What are the different types of hurdles?
Low hurdles, intermediate hurdles, and high hurdles.
What is the height of low hurdles in track and field?
30 inches for men and 30 inches or 27 inches for women.
What is the height of intermediate hurdles in track and field?
36 inches for men and 33 inches for women.
What is the height of high hurdles in track and field?
42 inches for men and 33 inches for women.
What are some key skills needed for hurdling?
Speed, stride technique, flexibility, and rhythm.
What is the technique called when a hurdler leads with their non-dominant leg?
Trail leg lead.
What is the technique called when a hurdler leads with their dominant leg?
Lead leg lead.
What are some common mistakes in hurdling?
Knocking down hurdles, stutter stepping, and losing stride rhythm.
What are some benefits of hurdling?
Improved agility, coordination, speed, and power.
What is the world record for the men's 110-meter hurdles?
12.80 seconds, set by Aries Merritt in 2012.
What is the world record for the women's 100-meter hurdles?
12.20 seconds, set by Kendra Harrison in 2016.
Which country has historically been dominant in hurdle events?
United States.
Which famous athlete is known for his success in hurdle events?
Edwin Moses.
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What is the purpose of hurdles in a race?
To slow down the participants.
To measure the height of athletes.
To test an athlete's ability to jump over obstacles while maintaining speed and rhythm.
To provide shade during the race.
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What are the different types of hurdles?
Low hurdles and high hurdles.
Beginner hurdles and advanced hurdles.
Low hurdles, intermediate hurdles, and high hurdles.
Short hurdles and tall hurdles.
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What is the height of high hurdles in track and field?
30 inches for men and 30 inches or 27 inches for women.
36 inches for men and 33 inches for women.
42 inches for men and 33 inches for women.
48 inches for men and 39 inches for women.
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What are some key skills needed for hurdling?
Strength and endurance.
Balance and coordination.
Speed, stride technique, flexibility, and rhythm.
Accuracy and precision.
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What is the technique called when a hurdler leads with their non-dominant leg?
Dominant leg lead.
Both legs lead.
Trail leg lead.
Non-dominant leg lead.
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What are some common mistakes in hurdling?
Jumping too high over the hurdles.
Skipping hurdles.
Knocking down hurdles, stutter stepping, and losing stride rhythm.
Not using arms during the jump.
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What is the world record for the men's 110-meter hurdles?
10.49 seconds.
11.18 seconds.
12.80 seconds.
13.22 seconds.
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What is the world record for the women's 100-meter hurdles?
10.86 seconds.
11.00 seconds.
12.20 seconds.
12.55 seconds.
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Which country has historically been dominant in hurdle events?
Jamaica.
Kenya.
United States.
China.
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Which famous athlete is known for his success in hurdle events?
Usain Bolt.
Michael Phelps.
Edwin Moses.
Serena Williams.
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