olympics Trivia Quiz # 125
This is Olympics Quiz # 125, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Olympics Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Olympics Question 1
Music Video Observation - Which Olympic sport is the theme in Sum 41's video for 'In Too Deep'?
The correct answer is 'Diving'
The band perform in an empty swimming pool in the video.
Olympics Question 2
Michelle Kwan - Which skater did she see competing that inspired her to skate in the Winter Olympics?
The correct answer is 'Brian Boitano'
She watched Boitano compete and win a gold medal in the 1988 Winter Olympics.
Olympics Question 3
NBA History - Although a "bad boy" by reputation, this undersized power foward was one of the greatest rebounders of all-time. During his career he played for three different teams, not including the two Olympic teams he played for in 1992 and 1996. His awards include 11 time all-star, All-Star MVP in 91', and league MVP in 93'. Who was it?
The correct answer is 'Charles Barkley'
Charles was one of the first four players to have 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 4,000 assists in his career the other players as of the 03-04 season are Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, and Karl Malone.
Olympics Question 4
Female Gymnasts - Who won the bronze medal in the floor exercise at the Athens 2004 Olympics?
The correct answer is 'Patricia Moreno'
Ponor and Sofronie had won the gold and silver medal respectively.
Olympics Question 5
Olympic Sport Debut Years - In what year did Tennis make its debut?
The correct answer is '1896'
Athens. Tennis was dropped from the Olympic program in 1924 due to "an issue" between amateurs and professionals. It became a full medal sport again in Seoul 1988. There are no mixed doubles on the Olympic program, although it was played until 1924 when Tennis was dropped as an Olympic sport.
Olympics Question 6
The Agony of Defeat - A Japanese marathon runner took his own life after winning a bronze medal at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo.
The correct answer is 'True'
Sadly, this story is very true. Kokichi Tsuburaya won a bronze medal in front of his countrymen. In most other countries and for most other people, this would have been cause for celebration. But Tsuburaya was tortured by his loss so much that he killed himself while training for the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
Olympics Question 7
Anything About Gymnastics - Who won the 1992 Olympics All-Around?
The correct answer is 'Tatiana Gutsu CIS(URK)'
First gymnast to win the all around title for independent URK.
Olympics Question 8
Salt Lake City - The Athletes - Name the sport in which Fiona McDonald, Debbie Knox and Rhona Martin won a medal in the 2002 Olympic Games?
The correct answer is 'Curling'
Great Britain won the gold medal in woman's curling. They beat Switzerland 4-3.
Olympics Question 9
Winter Olympics for Dummies - Which of the following did not participate as a snowboarder for the U.S.?
The correct answer is 'Lindsey Kildow'
Lindsay Kildow participated as a downhill skier. Gretchen Bleiler and Kelly Clark participated in the women's snowboard halfpipe. Lindsey Jacobellis participated in women's snowboard cross. While the other three ladies won medals, Kildow didn't, hindered by an injury she suffered during training.
Olympics Question 10
Almost Hosted The Olympics - What was the only other candidate city in the bid for the 1936 Olympics, which was awarded to Berlin?
The correct answer is 'Barcelona'
These Olympic Games came to be known as the 'Hitler Olympics'. These were also the Olympic Games in which Jesse Owens came to world popularity and fame.