Which Female Track and Field Legend Are You?

By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Which Female Track and Field Legend Are You?
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About This Quiz

Running is probably the oldest sport in history. It's one of the purest forms of competition you could possibly imagine. No frills, no gimmicks, just a person on two legs doing what they do. Running fast, running long, running from here to there. Jumping, hurdling, vaulting, all of that evolved as an extension of running to form the realm of what we know today as track and field. And at their core, they're all pure athleticism. You can learn a lot of different techniques in different sports from throwing a ball to catching one, driving a car or making a basket, but running is one of those things that truly evens the playing field and takes you back to basics. Do you have what it takes?

In the world of track and field stars, there have been a number of women who stand head and shoulders above the rest. These track legends have set records and destroyed old ones. Women like Florence Joyner and Wilma Rudolph set the stage for today's stars to give it their all, showing hands down that women can absolutely dominate in this sport and perform on a world stage like they were born for it. So which of these world-class track and field stars are you? Take the quiz and see!

Female Track Legends 1
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When it comes to getting a job done, do you rely on strategy or gut instinct?
A bit of both
It can go either way, I think.
I go by instinct a lot.
Strategy is key!

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Female Track Legends 2
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Do you feel like you're a role model for anyone?
Maybe?
I try to be.
I have no idea.
I don't feel that way but I always try to set a good example.

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Female Track Legends 3
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What motivates you to keep going once you hit that wall?
I want to show others what I'm made of.
I need to prove it to myself.
I think of the people who support me.
Just a personal desire for success

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Female Track Legends 4
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Who inspires you the most in life?
My partner
My friends
My coach
My family

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Female Track Legends 5
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Obviously you want to hear a crowd cheering you but how would you handle boos?
Who has time to listen to negativity?
Show them how wrong they are by succeeding.
Just shrug it off
Why is someone booing me?

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Female Track Legends 6
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Are you more of a solo star or can you shine on a team as well?
I can handle both but prefer solo.
Either way is fine by me!
I'm more of a solo act.
I'm great on a team!

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Female Track Legends 7
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Do you have any skills when it comes to trash talk?
If someone pushes me too far ...
I can hold my own.
That's not necessary.
I may have.

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Female Track Legends 8
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Do you seek out challenges you know are going to test you, or would you rather stick to things where you know you're going to succeed?
It's never a bad idea to stick with what you're good at.
It really depends on the context.
You need to know your limits.
I always want a challenge.

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Female Track Legends 9
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Is it fair for someone's professional life to be judged on their personal life?
It shouldn't be that way.
Depends on why you're being judged.
That's life.
No, but it still happens.

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Female Track Legends 10
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Do you think it's important for someone with a high profile to devote time to charitable causes?
Depends on the person
Extremely!
That's a personal choice.
I think it's a good idea.

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Female Track Legends 11
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Are rules meant to be broken?
Maybe not broken but bent
Some rules are.
Never
Sometimes yes and sometimes no

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Female Track Legends 12
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How much do you care about other people's opinions of you?
I try to ignore any negativity.
I don't.
It's hard not to care at least a little.
I want people to have a good opinion of me.

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Female Track Legends 13
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Is winning everything?
No, but it's close.
Of course not
Sometimes it is.
I wouldn't do something if I didn't want to win.

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Female Track Legends 14
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Are you ever a show off?
When I feel like I've earned it
You need to strut your stuff sometimes.
That's not my style.
Who, me?

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Female Track Legends 15
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Is your talent more natural or something you fostered and developed over time?
I had to work to be this good.
Who can say?
More natural, I think.
It's definitely both.

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Female Track Legends 16
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Do you think it's smart to retire at the top of your game or to keep it going as long as you can?
I think you can transition from one success to another.
Go out on top.
Do what you love for as long as you can.
There's no way to judge that out of context.

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Female Track Legends 17
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Are you the kind of person who holds a grudge?
Oh, I can be.
Not at all
Under the right circumstances
Not for very long

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Female Track Legends 18
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Can willpower overcome a lack of physical prowess?
When it comes down to crunch time, it can be that extra push.
You need both.
I think so.
Not really

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How important is good sportsmanship in life?
It won't change the world, but it's nice.
It's up there.
As long as you have it, it doesn't matter if others do.
It's very important.

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Female Track Legends 20
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Do you think it's important to mentor younger people in your field?
If you can, sure.
I think it's extremely important.
I don't think I'd have the time for that.
It's a good idea.

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Female Track Legends 21
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Do you focus on yourself when competing or do you try to get in everyone else's head?
That's a case by case basis sort of thing.
You have to play it both ways.
I focus on my own thing.
A little psychology never hurt anyone.

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Female Track Legends 22
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What do you feel is your biggest strength?
My drive
My compassion
My determination
My actual strength

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Female Track Legends 23
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Do you shine in the spotlight?
I guess I can.
It's not really my thing.
I don't really like attention.
Like a star!

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Female Track Legends 24
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Do you think women's sports are as good as men's?
Women are just as capable as men.
Better!
They are but they need to be as well promoted.
You better believe it.

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How do you handle success?
I like to take some time to soak it in.
Just keep pushing to the next success.
I don't think about it.
I enjoy it!

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How important is it to practice your craft?
You get out of it what you put into it.
You need downtime sometimes.
You need to give it some time.
Hugely important

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Female Track Legends 27
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Do you have any special routine to stay in shape?
Eat right and learn how to relax sometimes.
Always running
I mean, not really.
Lots of time at the gym

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Female Track Legends 28
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In a team environment, can you share the glory?
Sure!
I'd rather not.
If I have to
I love a team win!

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Female Track Legends 29
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Are you calm, cool and collected or do you fly off the handle?
I'm pretty chill.
I can stand up for myself.
I try to be cool but hey, things happen.
I have a little temper sometimes.

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Female Track Legends 30
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Are you more of a leader or a follower?
Either way
I can be a leader.
I'm no leader.
I'm a team player

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