olympics Trivia Quiz # 50
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The Hot Tub - According to Jean-Paul, what was wrong with his alarm clock at the Olympics?
The correct answer is 'He used the wrong volume knob'
When Elaine introduces Jerry to Jean-Paul, he immediately asks what went wrong on the morning of the big race and he vows not to let Jean-Paul miss the New York City Marathon. Meanwhile, Kramer begins filling the hot tub that he has placed in his living room. He plans to heat it to 120 degrees, which Jerry notes is about the temperature of the coffee that he was scalded with in a previous episode.
Olympics Question 2
Sydney 2000 Olympics - How many gold medals were won by the host nation, Australia at the Sydney 2000 Olympics?
The correct answer is '16'
Olympics Question 3
Backyard Games - Which of the following backyard games is an official event in the Summer Olympics?
The correct answer is 'Badminton'
The gold medal is highly contested in this sport with many of the best players coming from Asia. It combines both delicate shots and hard smashes to walk away with the gold in this sport.
Olympics Question 4
Prefontaine: Long Distance Hero - Which runners and in what order, beat Steve Prefontaine in the Olympic final of the Munich 1972 5000 meters?
The correct answer is 'Viren, Gammoudi, Stewart'
Lasse Viren won the 10,000 and 5,000, in both the 1972 and 1976 Olympics. Gammoudi placed 2nd in '72, and Stewart passed a staggering Pre for third at the line.
Olympics Question 5
Olympics: Oceania - The Olympic abbreviation for the Federated States of Micronesia is:
The correct answer is 'FSM'
Olympics Question 6
"Battlestar Galactica" 1.01 - "33" - One of the main foci of the episode is the disappearance of the Olympic Carrier. With over 1,300 people onboard, it had not joined the group after the last jump. Colonel Tigh lectured the crew of the CIC, saying that being tired is not an excuse to make mistakes. After his lecture was over, who said, “We make mistakes, people die. There aren’t many of us left.”?
The correct answer is 'Bill Adama'
Anastasia Dualla and Felix Gaeta tried to defend the fact that anything could have happened to cause the disappearance of the Olympic Carrier and that it wasn’t necessarily the fault of any one person. After Tigh’s reprimands, Commander Adama, in his sage-like manner said, “We make mistakes, people die. There aren’t many of us left.” After that, the crew goes back to work in silence, determined not to make another mistake that could cost them even more lives.
Olympics Question 7
The Ancient Greek Olympics - When were the first recorded Games?
The correct answer is '776 BC'
The first Games were held in Olympia, on the southwest coast of Greece.
Olympics Question 8
The Summer Olympics - In the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith and John Carlos made their infamous "black power salute". For which event had they just received their medals?
The correct answer is '200-meter run'
Smith won the gold and Carlos the silver. Both men had agreed to bring a pair of black gloves for the protest. However, Carlos forgot to bring his pair. Smith had to lend him one of his gloves. That is why each man is raising a different arm.
Olympics Question 9
Olympic Men's Ice Hockey - How many teams participated in the olympics?
The correct answer is '12'
The 12 teams were: Canada, U.S., Finland, Sweden, Russia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland, Latvia, Kazakhstan, Italy and Germany.
Olympics Question 10
Sports Legends - After winning his fourth gold medal in four Olympic Games in the 1996 Atlanta event, British rower Steven Redgrave said on live television, "Anyone who sees me go anywhere near a boat again, ever, you've got my permission to shoot me." Four years later, where was Steven Redgrave?
The correct answer is 'In Sydney, winning his fifth consecutive rowing gold.'
1984 Gold - coxed fours
1988 Gold - coxless pairs
1992 Gold - coxless pairs
1996 Gold - coxless pairs
2000 Gold - coxless four
And in 2004, he was a sprots commentator ... wondering if he'd have won a sixth gold.
1988 Gold - coxless pairs
1992 Gold - coxless pairs
1996 Gold - coxless pairs
2000 Gold - coxless four
And in 2004, he was a sprots commentator ... wondering if he'd have won a sixth gold.