Chuan-Kwang Yang sets decathlon record

Chuan-Kwang Yang sets decathlon record

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Physical Ed, Science, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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Yang, despite a weak discus throw, excels in javelin and pole vault, setting a world record. He narrowly misses another record but breaks the decathlon record with a strong 1,500-meter run, making him a favorite for the 1964 Olympics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event does Yang struggle with, despite accumulating points?

Pole vault

Javelin throw

100 meters sprint

Discus throw

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many points does Yang earn in the javelin throw?

1,040 points

1,020 points

1,060 points

1,080 points

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What height does Yang clear in the pole vault?

15 feet 10 and a half inches

16 feet

15 feet 8 inches

15 feet 10 inches

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes Yang to miss setting a new world record in the pole vault?

A faulty pole

A strong wind

A misstep

His shirt brushing the bar

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Yang's total score after completing the decathlon?

9,000

9,150

9,200

9,121