olympics Trivia Quiz # 54
This is Olympics Quiz # 54, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Olympics Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Olympics Question 1
Tennis 2004 - Who won the Olympic Gold medal in the men's singles tournament?
The correct answer is 'Nicolas Massu'
Massu also won gold in the doubles with Gonzalez.
Olympics Question 2
1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team - In a 1981 made for T.V. movie called "Miracle on Ice", what actor played coach Herb Brooks?
The correct answer is 'Karl Malden'
Andrew Stevens played captain Mike Eruzione in the movie.
Olympics Question 3
A-Z Summer Gold Medallists - J: Who was the sprinter won five Olympic gold medals from Barcelona to Sydney?
The correct answer is 'Michael Johnson'
The U.S.A. has produced many famous Michael J's, but this one is definitely Johnson! He won his first gold in Barcelona in 1992 in the 4x400 men's relay. At Atlanta in 1996, he won the 200/400m double, the first time in Olympic history that this had been achieved. In Sydney in 2000 he successfully defended his 400m title, and added another gold in the 4x400m relay.
Olympics Question 4
UK and World Athletics - Which of the following women's field events was included in the Olympic program for the first time in Sydney 2000?
The correct answer is 'Pole Vault'
The women's hammer was also introduced at those games, meaning that the women's field events matched those contested by the men.
Olympics Question 5
Athens Olympics - What were the names of the official Athens 2004 mascots?
The correct answer is 'Phevos and Athena'
Phevos and Athena are brother and sister and the official Athens 2004 Mascots.
Olympics Question 6
Mixed Bag of UK Sports - BOXING: Amir Khan's rise to fame began in the 2004 Olympics. What medal did he get?
The correct answer is 'Silver'
Khan gained a silver medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics at the age of only 17, and was the only boxer to represent Britain there. He got his silver medal in the lightweight category, losing Mario Kindelan in the gold medal bout. He subsequently turned professional in 2005, winning his first 12 professional fights.
Olympics Question 7
A Look Back at 1980 - In the year of the "Miracle on Ice," the US Olympic Hockey team won the gold medal. What country won the silver medal that year?
The correct answer is 'Soviet Union'
The most famous game from that tournament was the second-to-last game for the U.S., in which they beat the Soviet Union 4-3 as Al Michaels screamed "Do you believe in miracles?" The U.S. then beat Finland 4-2 to clinch the gold. But because the medals were actually awarded based on overall record in the tournament, the Soviet Union (6-1-0) got the silver medal that year and Sweden (4-1-2) got the bronze. Finland finished fourth with a 3-3-1 record. The only team the U.S. did not beat in the tournament was Sweden - the two teams tied 2-2.
Olympics Question 8
Iron Mike Tyson - Tyson did moderately well as an amateur, compiling an impressive record and trying out for the Olympic team. One fighter seemed to have his number more than any other however. This man beat Tyson twice as an amateur. Who was he?
The correct answer is 'Henry Tillman'
Tillman beat Tyson twice in 1984, when Mike was 18. All three of the other men listed in this question also beat Tyson as an amateur, but only once.
Olympics Question 9
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.
Olympics Question 10
BYU Secret Agent-in-Training - Apartment #1: The first item of business is to get you trained in the ways of being a top notch Secret Agent... like me. So let's start here. The girls in this apartment seem pretty nice, but we can never be too sure. Christy is an ice skater and teaches lessons at the major ice skating rink here in Provo. This was also the site for the Olympic Ice Hockey Games in 2002. What rink am I talking about?
The correct answer is 'Seven Peaks'
The Peaks Ice Arena, where some of the Olympic Ice Hockey Games were played, is located in Seven Peaks. The E Center was the other site for these games, but is located in the Salt Lake area. Snowbird is a ski resort and Classic Skating is a roller rink.