Need to confirm if the verbs in the sentences are physical or mental actions:

Question

1. Other Americans in the Olympics challenged their opponents, too. Mental
2. Wilma dazzled the crowds in the track & field competition. physical
3. Al Oerter, an American discus thrower, dominated his event from 1956 to 1968. mental
4. eight years later, American swimmer Mark Spitz achieved additional recognition for the US. Mental

Answer 1

They did the challenging only in their minds?

Please rethink these and let us know what you decide.