olympics Trivia Quiz # 15
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Olympics: Cycling - Mountain biking competitions were first held in the Olympics in:
The correct answer is '1996'
Mountain biking is one of the newest Olympic {sports;} it was first held in 1996 at Atlanta.
Olympics Question 2
The Cutting Edge - Toward the ending of the movie, Kate and Doug qualified for the upcoming Olympics in Albertville, France.
The correct answer is 'True'
Yes, Kate and Doug did qualify for the Olympics when they performed at the Nationals in Chicago, Illinois, when one of the Weiderman twins goofed up in their performance.
Olympics Question 3
Think You Know Figure Skating? - Who was the youngest woman to ever win an Olympic gold medal?
The correct answer is 'Tara Lipinski'
Sonja held the record at 15 years, 10 months old, until Tara won the 1998 Olympics at 15 years, 8 months old. Dorothy was 19 and Oksana was 16.
Olympics Question 4
Olympic Games 1908 & 1912 - Which country won the most medals in the 1912 Games?
The correct answer is 'Sweden'
The U.S.A. won more gold medals (25) than Sweden (24), but overall the Swedes won 64 medals to U.S.A.'s 62. This was after adjusting the numbers following the reinstatement of Jim Thorpe's two gold medals. Great Britain won 41 medals (10 of them gold), and Finland 26 (9 gold).
Olympics Question 5
USA Olympic Team - What was the US men's basketball team's record after the preliminary round?
The correct answer is '3-2'
They defeated Angola, Greece, and Australia, and lost to Lithuania and Puerto Rico.
Olympics Question 6
Aussie Sports - How many Golds did Australia win in the 1984, L.A. Olympics?
The correct answer is '4'
Olympics Question 7
Olympic Games 1928 - Track and field events for women were first held in the 1928 Games. How many events did they compete in?
The correct answer is '5'
Only five track and field events for women were held. They were the 100 metres, the 800 metres, the 4x100 metre relay, the high jump and the discus.
Olympics Question 8
A Night at the Oscars From A-Z, Part 1, A-C - This movie is the true story of two British sprinters, competing in the 1924 Summer Olympics. Eric is a missionary, who runs for God, and Harold is the son of a rich Jew, who runs for fame.
The correct answer is 'Chariots of Fire'
Eric and Harold are chasing a dream, and this movie is their look back on their lives, during the 1924 Olympics. Both boys want the same thing, a gold medal, but for two totally different reasons. "Chariots of Fire" (1981) won Best Picture, Best Costume, Best Music, Original Score and Best Writing. Ian Holm was nominated for Best Supporting Actor, but lost to John Gielgud.
Olympics Question 9
Quizzical12: Trivia Quest 4U - Jesse Owens won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics. At which event did he NOT win gold?
The correct answer is '400 metres'
He also won the 100 metres.
Olympics Question 10
Great Skaters - Who skated to "Serenade", at the 2002 Olympics and did so very well?
The correct answer is 'Irina Slutskaya'
Irina went on to win the silver medal behind Sarah and ahead of Michelle. Michelle skated to Rachmaninoff for her short program. Sarah skated to Ave Maria, and Sasha "Sentimental Waltz."