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Which of the following terms in athletics is correctly matched?

1. Fosbury Flop – High Jump
2. Steeplechase – 100m Sprint
3. Baton Exchange – Shot Put
4. Lane Infringement – Chess

Correct answer: Fosbury Flop – High Jump

Solution

Fosbury Flop is the correct technique used in the high jump. The other pairs are incorrect because steeplechase is a distance race, baton exchange belongs to relay races, and lane infringement is a track rule, not chess.

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