olympics Trivia Quiz # 130
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It Happened In 1968 - In October, where were the Summer Olympics held?
The correct answer is 'Mexico City'
The nineteenth modern Olympiad was held from October 12-27 1968 in Mexico City, Mexico. The United States won the most medals receiving 107 in total. There was controversy during the medals ceremony for the Men’s 200m when gold medal winner Tommie Smith and bronze medal winner John Carlos, both of whom were African-American, raised their black gloved fists emulating the Black Power symbol. Both men were suspended from the Olympics.
Olympics Question 2
Smokin' Joe Frazier - Joe Frazier enjoyed great success as an amateur boxer, eventually winning the 1964 Olympic gold medal as a light heavyweight. He almost did not go to these Olympics. Why not?
The correct answer is 'The man that beat him in the trials was injured'
Joe lost to Buster Mathis in the US Olympic trials, and Buster was to represent the United States in the Olympics. Just before the games began, Buster incurred a hand injury and the second place boxer, Joe Frazier, was sent to the Olympics in his place.
Olympics Question 3
Olympic Hockey - In the 1948 Winter Games, the silver medal winning team from Czechoslovakia had a player who went on to become a famous tennis player. Name the forward who went on to win a Wimbeldon singles title.
The correct answer is 'Jaroslav Drobny'
He was a big part of the World Amateur Hockey Championship team in 1947, scoring 3 goals in the final game.
Olympics Question 4
20th Century Olympics - Where were the 1992 Olympic Games held?
The correct answer is 'Barcelona'
Olympics Question 5
Random Sports - Which of these cities was the first to host the Olympic Games?
The correct answer is 'St. Louis'
St. Louis hosted the games in 1904. Other cities to host were Los Angeles (1932, 1984) and Atlanta(1996).
Olympics Question 6
Winter Olympics History - What was the name of the American speed skater who captured the hearts of many during the Salt Lake City games, with a gold medal performance?
The correct answer is 'Apolo Anton Ohno'
Apolo Anton Ohno won gold and a silver in various short track speed skating events.
Olympics Question 7
Olympic Games 1908 & 1912 - Jim Thorpe, a Native American athlete from U.S.A. won two gold medals in 1912, but these were stripped from him following the Games as he was considered to be a professional. Seventy years later the International Olympic Committee awarded the gold medals to Thorpe. What events did he win?
The correct answer is 'Pentathlon and Decathlon'
The Pentathlon consisted of two running races (200m & 1500m), two throwing events (javelin & discus) and the long jump. The last time it was an Olympic event for men was in 1924.
Olympics Question 8
Athens 2004, Records & History - The Korean women won their 11th straight Olympic gold medal in what event?
The correct answer is 'Archery'
This was the 11th straight Olympic gold medal maintaining their womens unbeaten record in the individual and team events since first competing in archery at the Games in 1984.
Olympics Question 9
A-Z Summer Gold Medallists - S: Peter Snell from New Zealand won the 800m in his first Olympics, and followed this with the 800/1500m double in his second. Which Games?
The correct answer is 'Rome and Tokyo'
Peter Snell also set a world mile record on a grass track in Wanganui, New Zealand in 1962, followed by world records in the 880 yards and 800 metres just a few days later.
Olympics Question 10
Gloria Estefan is a Legend - Which song did Gloria sing at the Atlanta Olympics?
The correct answer is 'Reach'