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  • A. 23.12m
  • B. 22.45m
  • C. 22.78m
  • D. 22.44m

Explanation: Randy Barnes of the United States set the men's shot-put world record at 23.12 m in 1990.

Correct answer: 23.12m
  • A. 2
  • B. 5
  • C. 6
  • D. 7

Explanation: Traditional athletics teaching material commonly allows two practice trials before the hammer-throw competition begins.

Correct answer: 2
  • A. 2
  • B. 5
  • C. 6
  • D. 7

Explanation: Two preliminary practice trials are commonly specified for the javelin before the official throws begin.

Correct answer: 2
  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 5

Explanation: The standard rule presented in many physical-education texts gives each shot-put competitor two practice trials before the competition.

Correct answer: 2
  • A. center line
  • B. double line
  • C. screech line
  • D. mid line

Explanation: In the terminology used by some physical-education texts, the line dividing the throwing circle into two halves is called the scratch…

Correct answer: screech line
  • A. black
  • B. red
  • C. yellow
  • D. white

Explanation: The rim of the shot-put circle is painted white so that its boundary is clearly visible to officials and competitors.

Correct answer: white
  • A. 10.2cm
  • B. 9.7cm
  • C. 9.6cm
  • D. 9.5cm

Explanation: The shot-put stop board is permitted to be 9.8 to 10.2 cm high, so its maximum height is 10.2 cm.

Correct answer: 10.2cm
  • A. 9.8cm
  • B. 9.7cm
  • C. 9.6cm
  • D. 9.5cm

Explanation: The permitted height range of the shot-put stop board is 9.8 to 10.2 cm. Therefore, 9.8 cm is the minimum, while 10.2 cm is the maximum.

Correct answer: 9.8cm
  • A. by height
  • B. by chance
  • C. by numbers
  • D. by lots

Explanation: In long jump, the competition order is established by drawing lots before attempts begin.

Correct answer: by lots
  • A. by lots
  • B. by chance
  • C. by numbers
  • D. by height

Explanation: Pole-vaulting order is determined by a draw, commonly described in elementary rule books as deciding the order by lots.

Correct answer: by lots
  • A. by height
  • B. by lots
  • C. by numbers
  • D. by chance

Explanation: High-jump competitors take their attempts in an order decided by drawing lots. Their body height does not determine the attempt order.

Correct answer: by lots
  • A. by height
  • B. by chance
  • C. by numbers
  • D. by lots

Explanation: Hammer-throw attempt order is fixed by a draw, or by lots. This is the standard method for ordering competitors in field-event competitions.

Correct answer: by lots
  • A. by lots
  • B. by chance
  • C. by numbers
  • D. by height

Explanation: Javelin-throw competitors are assigned their attempt order through a draw.

Correct answer: by lots
  • A. 2 mint
  • B. 1mint
  • C. 4mint
  • D. 3mint

Explanation: In hammer throw, an athlete normally has one minute to begin an attempt after being called.

Correct answer: 1mint
  • A. by height
  • B. by chance
  • C. by lots
  • D. by numbers

Explanation: The competing order in shot put is decided by drawing lots, ensuring that no athlete receives a planned advantage from the order of…

Correct answer: by lots
  • A. 3 mint
  • B. 1mint
  • C. 4mint
  • D. 3mint

Explanation: A javelin competitor is generally allowed one minute to commence an attempt after being called.

Correct answer: 1mint
  • A. U
  • B. V
  • C. H
  • D. L

Explanation: A hammer-throw cage is arranged in a U shape around the circle, with the opening directed toward the landing sector.

Correct answer: U
  • A. 119cm
  • B. 121cm
  • C. 123cm
  • D. 116cm

Explanation: The minimum permitted overall length of the women’s hammer, measured from the inside of the handle to the front of the head, is about 116…

Correct answer: 116cm
  • A. 1.123m
  • B. 1.25m
  • C. 2.135m
  • D. 2.136m

Explanation: The internal diameter of the hammer-throw circle is 2.135 m, the same standard diameter used for the shot-put circle.

Correct answer: 2.135m
  • A. 119cm
  • B. 121cm
  • C. 123cm
  • D. 116cm

Explanation: The maximum overall length of a women’s hammer is approximately 119 cm, while its minimum is about 116 cm.

Correct answer: 119cm