olympics Trivia Quiz # 44
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Olympic Facts - Which competitor from Great Britain won a fifth Olympic gold medal in 2000, in as many Olympic Games competitions?
The correct answer is 'Steven Redgrave'
Rower Steven Redgrave won his fifth Olympic gold medal as a member of the Great Britain coxless four crew in Sydney in 2000. He won his first gold medal in 1984 as a member of the coxed four crew, and in 1988, 1992 and 1996 he won in the coxless pairs.
Olympics Question 2
2006: The Year in Sports - Which country won the most medals at the Winter Olympics?
The correct answer is 'Germany'
Germany won the total of 29 medals overall.
Olympics Question 3
Decathalon Dream Team 2004 - Event one was the 100m. Who won the title as the fastest man on earth at the Athens Olympics?
The correct answer is 'Justin Gatlin (USA)'
Justin Gatlin had the slowest reaction time of the finalists, but set a personal best to win in a time of 9.85.
Olympics Question 4
Olympic Swimmers - I came home from Athens a heroine. I was the first woman in my country to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming. I also won a silver and a bronze medal. Before Athens 2004, I didn't have much luck on the international scene, but I surely proved after 2004 that I was a rising star. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Laure Manaudou'
Laure Manaudou won gold in the 400M Freestyle. She also placed second in the 800M Free and third in the 100M Backstroke.
Olympics Question 5
1956 Melbourne Olympics - After his defeat in 1948 and 1952 (3 silver medals, always beaten by Zatopek) which man was eager to win gold in the marathon.
The correct answer is 'Alain Mimoun'
His great rival, Emil Zatopek. finished in sixth place. Zatopek, who had a hernia operation 6 weeks before, suffered greatly from the heat.
Olympics Question 6
Top Ten USA Women's Gymnasts - In 1995 at the age of 13, what gymnast became the youngest United States Champion ever. That same year she won a silver on beam at the World Championships. However, 1995 would be her best year as she won no individual medals at the 1996 Olympics and did not even make the 2000 Olympic Team. Who was she?
The correct answer is 'Dominique Moceanu'
Unfortunately, she is probably best known for the lawsuit invovling her parents. Moceanu dropped out a few days prior to the Olympic Trials. She was injured and her chances of being picked to the team were not very good. Jenny Thompson was also a young star who won Junior Nationals at age 11, but did not make the 1996 team, and dropped out of gymnastics just prior to the 2000 Olympics.
Olympics Question 7
Women's Olympic Basketball 2004 - Which would-be Olympian was injured prior to the Olympic games, and had to be replaced?
The correct answer is 'Delisha Milton-Jones'
Delisha Milton-Jones tore her anterior crucial ligament prior to the beginning of the 2004 season. She was able to play a few games, but re-injured her knee. She was replaced by Ruth Riley. Katie Smith was injured just prior to the games, but she still traveled with the team to Athens. Sheryl Swoopes was injured shortly after returning from Athens, and missed the remainder of the WNBA season, but she did play in Athens. Swin Cash was also injured prior to the end of the WNBA season, with the same injury as Milton-Jones, a torn ACL, but she too participated in the Athens games.
Olympics Question 8
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 9
Winning Gold At The Olympics - In men's gymnastics what country won the team title at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics?
The correct answer is 'United States'
It was the first time in 80 years that the United States had won the team title in men's gymnastics.The Soviet Union boycotted the Olympics of this year and many people think that if they were in the Olympics they would have won.
Olympics Question 10
Easy General Knowledge10 - What was the real name of Jesse Owens the US black athlete and winner of four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: James_____ Owens?
The correct answer is 'Cleveland'
He lived from 1913-1980 and broke several world records for jumping, hurdling and running (1935-36).