olympics Trivia Quiz # 41
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History of the Olympic Games - In which cities were the modern Olympic Games due to be held/scheduled during the 'war years', i.e., 1916, 1940, and 1944?
The correct answer is 'Berlin, Tokyo and Helsinki'
The Olympic Games due to be held in Berlin in 1916, were cancelled (Berlin hosted the Olympic Games in 1936). Those due to be held in Tokyo in 1940 (Tokyo hosted the Olympic Games in 1964) were cancelled, and those due to be held in 1944 in Helsinki (Helsinki hosted the Olympic Games in 1952) were also cancelled.
Olympics Question 2
Sprint History 1896 to 2000 - In 1984, Carl Lewis became the ______ man to win the 100m and 200m double at an Olympic Games?
The correct answer is '8th'
Archie Hahn 1904, Ralph Craig 1912, Percy Williams 1928, Eddie Tolan 1932, Jesse Owens 1936, Bobby Morrow 1956, Valeri Borzov 1972, and Carl Lewis 1984.
Olympics Question 3
Olympic Stats from Athens - Which two Athletes secured historic track doubles, by winning both events they competed in?
The correct answer is 'Kelly Holmes & Hicham El Guerrouj'
Holmes won gold in both the women's 1500m and 800m, whilst El Guerrouj triumphed in the mens 5000m and 1500m. Wariner won the men's 400m, and also the mens 4x400m, but as an individual he only won one event. Campbell won the women's 200m whilst taking the bronze in the 100m. Gatlin won the mens 100m but took bronze in the 200m. Williams-Darling won the 400m for women. Phillips secured the Long Jump title whilst Cumba won the shot put in the women's version.
Olympics Question 4
Paul Wylie - Olympic Medalist - In the 1992 Olympic long program, Viktor Petrenko had 3 glaring mistakes to Paul's 1 mistake. According to Scott Hamilton (CBS commentator of the Games), why did Viktor win?
The correct answer is 'The judges hindered on Paul's problems with consistency.'
Scott was (to put it gently) upset that the judges awarded Viktor the gold over Paul, but then again, Scott made mistakes in his long program in the 84 Games and he won anyway.
Olympics Question 5
Do You Remember 1956? - Where were the Summer Olympics held in 1956?
The correct answer is 'Melbourne'
Rome Helsinki {1952 Mexico City 1968
Olympics Question 6
It Happened During The 1970s - What two cities hosted the only two Summer Olympics held during the 1970s?
The correct answer is 'Munich and Montreal'
In 1972, Munich won out over Montreal, Detroit, and Madrid, Spain. Unfortunately, the Munich Games are remembered for what began on September 5, 1972, with only six days left in the Games, when eight Arab terrorists ended-up killing two Israeli athletes, and taking nine more hostage. In 1976, Montreal won out over Moscow, and Los Angeles. The Montreal Games suffered no tragedies.
Olympics Question 7
NCAA and World Water Polo - Which of the following countries did not qualify for the 2004 Olympics?
The correct answer is 'France'
Kazakhstan and Egypt battled it out for 11th place, with Kazakhstan prevailing 15-7. Australia beat Croatia for 9th place.
Olympics Question 8
Australia's My Home - What Australian Television Network televised the 2000 Olympic Games?
The correct answer is 'Seven'
Olympics Question 9
Olympic Swimmers - I was considered one of the best in the world. I went to Sydney as a 15-year old. In 2001, I won the world championship title in the same event I made the final of in Sydney. In 2003, I was in four individual events. Of the four, I was the victor on three occasions. I set myself a goal in Athens, to win the most gold medals by any person in one Olympic Games. I entered in five Individual events and three relays. Of the eight medals I could possibly receive, I went home with the lot. However, I could only manage six gold and two bronze medals. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Michael Phelps'
Michael Phelps certainly had a great Olympic Games. He took out both the Butterfly and Individual Medley double.
Olympics Question 10
Olympic Gymnastics: American Style - Bart Conner won the gold medal on the parallel bars at the 1976 Olympics.
The correct answer is 'False'
Bart Conner won the gold medal on the Parallel Bars at the 1984 Olympics.