National AAU Track and Field Championships in Dayton, Ohio

National AAU Track and Field Championships in Dayton, Ohio

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Physical Ed, Science, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video highlights the attempts of Wes Santee and Roger Bannister to break the 4-minute mile barrier, with both falling short due to challenging conditions. It also showcases Walt Davis achieving a new world record in the high jump, overcoming personal challenges to reach new heights.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is known as the 'Kansas Flash' and attempted to break the 4-minute mile?

Jesse Owens

Walt Davis

Wes Santee

Roger Bannister

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the temperature during Wes Santee's attempt at the 4-minute mile?

85 degrees

90 degrees

93 degrees

100 degrees

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which British athlete also attempted to break the 4-minute mile on the same day as Wes Santee?

Sebastian Coe

Mo Farah

Steve Ovett

Roger Bannister

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the height of the world record jump achieved by Walt Davis?

6 feet 9 inches

6 feet 10 inches

6 feet 11 and one-half inches

7 feet

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What adversity did Walt Davis overcome in his youth?

Asthma

Blindness

Polio

Deafness