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The term ‘anchor runner’ is related to _______.
Question

The term ‘anchor runner’ is related to _______.

A.

steeple chase

B.

1500 m race

C.

relay race

D.

marathon race

Correct option is C

The correct answer is : (c) relay race

· The term ‘anchor runner’ refers to the final runner in a relay race.
· The anchor runner is typically the fastest or most reliable member of the team, tasked with maintaining or closing the lead in the race.
· Relay races, such as the 4x100 meters or 4x400 meters, involve teams passing a baton from one runner to another, with the anchor runner completing the last leg.
Information Booster:

  • Steeple Chase: A long-distance race involving barriers and water jumps, but it does not have an anchor runner since it's an individual event.
  • 1500 m Race: A middle-distance individual race with no team component or anchor runner.
    Marathon Race: A long-distance individual race spanning 42.195 km, with no anchor runner involved.

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