olympics Trivia Quiz # 137
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Twisted History: The Olympics - The last major Olympic upset of the 20th century was the boycotting of the Moscow Olympics by the USA, because Russia entered Afghanistan (something which the USA also did 20 years later). 60 countries followed the USA in the boycott, but the United Kingdom and many other European countries chose to enter. Which other city did Moscow beat to hold the 1980 Olympic Games?
The correct answer is 'Los Angeles'
Smirnov, who was the organiser of the Russian Olympics, was also on the committee who decided that London was to hold the Olympics in 2012. It has been suggested that it was the United Kingdom's decision to ignore the USA and participate in the 1980 Olympics is one of the reasons London were given the honour to host the Games. It has also been suggested that Chirac's comments about the Finnish population could have swayed the decision away from Paris. Only 80 countries participated in the 1980 games, the lowest number since the 1956 Games, and these Olympic Games presented many sports that had never been seen in the Olympics before, such as field hockey (which was won by Zimbabwe.)
Olympics Question 2
General World Sports - How many gold medals did Mark Spitz win at the 1972 Olympics in Munich?
The correct answer is '7'
Olympics Question 3
Mishmash L - Part 2 - Between the years 1896-2004 (inclusive), this country has won two silver and two bronze Olympic medals, but never a gold medal.
The correct answer is 'Lebanon'
Over the years, Lebanon has won two silver and two bronze medals, but never a gold medal. The events that they won their first medals in were at Helsinki in 1952 where Lebanon won silver and bronze for the men's wrestling. They won silver in Munich (1972) in the men's weight lifting. In Moscow 1980, Lebanon won another bronze for men's wrestling.
Olympics Question 4
The Life and Lyrics of John Denver - True or false: The song "The Gold and Beyond" was written for the Winter Olympics.
The correct answer is 'True'
This song was written for the Winter Olympics- I believe for either the games held in Calgary or Sarajevo. I remember watching John sing this as part of the opening ceremonies. They taped him singing it on top of a snow-covered mountain. It was breathtaking to watch.
Olympics Question 5
Figure Skating Champions - Which ice dance team was placed 6th at the Olympics in Nagano?
The correct answer is 'Fusar-Poli and Margaglio'
Fusar-Poli and Margaglio of Italy placed right behind Lobacheva and Averbukh of Russia.
Olympics Question 6
Air Canada - Vince jumped over a 7'2" center in the 2000 Olympics?
The correct answer is 'true'
The seven footer wore number 15, the number Vince has on his Raptors jersey.
Olympics Question 7
Michael Jordan - What year was Jordan's first Olympics?
The correct answer is '1984'
Jordan was a member of the 1984 Olympic gold medal winning team.
Olympics Question 8
Miracle Max's Magnificent Mixture II - Former Utah Jazz basketball player John Stockton took part in which two Olympic Games?
The correct answer is '1992 and 1996'
Stockton had his leg broken in a collision with Michael Jordan in one of the practice games that led up to the 1992 Olympic games in which the U.S. team crushed their opponents by an average margin of victory of over 44 points.
Olympics Question 9
2002 Olympic Figure Skating - The 2002 Olympic Men's Competition included a number of men who had won World titles. Which of the following was not a World Champion when he competed in Salt Lake?
The correct answer is 'Michael Weiss'
Evegeni Plushenko went into Salt Lake City as reigning World Champion from the previous year's event in Vancouver where he had defeated an injured Alexei Yagudin to claim the title. Yagudin himself had already stood atop the world podium three times, in 1998, 1999 and 2000. Elvis Stojko was competing at his last Olympics several years after his three world titles in 1994, 1995 and 1997. Michael Weiss won two world medals, both bronze, in 1999 and 2000, but never took gold at the World Championships.
Olympics Question 10
'Savage Garden' - What venue at the Sydney 2000 Olympics did Savage Garden perform at?
The correct answer is 'The Domain'
They also played at Stadium Australia.