olympics Trivia Quiz # 1
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Sydney 2000 Olympics - Andrew Hoy, Rechelle Hawkes and Dawn Fraser have one thing in common. What is it?
The correct answer is 'they are the only Australians to win three gold medals in the same event at three different Olympics'
Dawn acheived her feat 30yrs ago, Andrew and Rechelle had to wait for Sydney to join her.
Olympics Question 2
Soccer in the Olympic Games - Which was the only tournament where the final game did not awarded the silver medal to the losing team?
The correct answer is 'Amberes 1920'
In 1920, Czechoslovakia quit the game before half-time trailing 2-0. Belgium was awarded with the Gold, and then Spain got the Silver after defeating Holland 3-1, in the game which would've been, the match for the third place and the Bronze Medal.
Olympics Question 3
Difficult and Useless Trivia - Who of the following holds the 1896 olympic gold medal for the long jump?
The correct answer is 'Ellerly Clark'
Ellerly Clark of the USA won the gold medal for a 6.35m jump at the 1896 olympics.
Olympics Question 4
'The Great Race' II - The largest lake in this country is Saimaa. It also hosted the Summer Olympic Games in 1952.
The correct answer is 'Finland'
Finland is the fifth largest country in Europe and is slightly smaller than Montana. It gained its Independence from Russia on December 6th, 1917.
Olympics Question 5
Women's Artistic Gymnastics - The last 'perfect 10s' of the 1990s were awarded at the same Olympic Games, in the women's event finals. The two gymnasts who received them?
The correct answer is 'Lu Li and Lavinia Milosovici'
1992 Barcelona Olympics: Lu Li did it first, on the uneven bars, and then later in the finals Lavinia Milosovici beat out Henrietta Onodi's 9.950 in floor exercise with the last 10 given to a gymnast in an Olympic Games, men or women.
Olympics Question 6
RATM "Live At The Grand Olympic Auditorium" - On the opening cover,in the flag, what corner are the stars in?
The correct answer is 'Lower Right'
Rage's second performance on Saturday Night Live was cut short for trying to hang inverted flags from their speakers.
Olympics Question 7
Athens Olympic Swimming - In total, how many events did Australia take at least two of the three medals available?
The correct answer is '2'
The first event was when Ian Thorpe successfully defended his 400M freestyle title. Grant Hackett finished second to Ian Thorpe. Then, in the 100M breaststroke for wqomen, Brooke Hanson took the silver, while Leisel Jones took the bronze.
Olympics Question 8
Think You Know Figure Skating? - Who petitioned the IOC (International Olympic Committee) to allow professional skaters to compete in the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics?
The correct answer is 'Brian Boitano'
Although Brian presented the proposal, all 4 of the skaters signed it and were permitted to compete at the Games.
Olympics Question 9
"Waltzing Matilda" - Who sang "Waltzing Matilda" at the closing ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney?
The correct answer is 'Slim Dusty'
Slim Dusty was given the honour of singing this song for the whole world to see at the closing ceremony. A wonderful moment.
Olympics Question 10
Ohio First - Who was the first African-American to earn an Olympic gold medal?
The correct answer is 'DeHart Hubbard'
Dehart Hubbard was a long jumper. He set an Olympic record in the 1924 Olympic Games held in Paris.