Olympics Trivia Quiz # 7
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"Ballot" Box Scores - Ben Nighthorse Campbell, before becoming a US Senator from Colorado, competed for the United States in the 1964 Olympics. What was his sport?
The correct answer is 'Judo'
Campbell, a Cheyenne Indian, served in the US House of Representatives from 1987 to 1993, then two terms as a Senator, switching from the Democratic to the Republican party in 1995. He perfected his judo skills while a college student in San Jose and was a US champion. Campbell won a gold medal in judo at the 1963 Pan American Games. A knee injury eliminated him from medal rounds at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, but his teammates selected him for the honor of carrying the US flag at the closing ceremonies of the Games.
Olympics Question 2
Former Olympic Boxers - After being forced to wait three years for a well deserved title shot, James "Buddy" McGirt won the (WBC) welterweight championship, soundly defeating Simon Brown in Novemver of 1991. Which '84 Olympian dethrowned McGirt for his welterweight crown in 1993?
The correct answer is 'Pernell Whitaker'
In March of 1993, McGirt, despite a bad shoulder and against his doctor's wishes, had a furious finish but fell short, losing a 12 round decision to the gold medal winning future hall of famer.
Olympics Question 3
AWANA for beginners - What name was Awana Olympics changed to?
The correct answer is 'Awana Games'
It was changed in 2002. I'm not sure why.
Olympics Question 4
The Fantabulous Eddie Izzard: "Dress to Kill" - Why don't the British win very many gold medals in the Olympics?
The correct answer is 'Because they choose not to!'
It's a political statement: they hate their national anthem!
"Because it's 'God Save the Queen'...that's the problem, she's overly saved, she has no idea of the struggle of human existance!...It's what you gotta do in your life. 'God Save the Queen', no! She's too saved; it's 'God Attack the Queen', that's what it should be."
"Because it's 'God Save the Queen'...that's the problem, she's overly saved, she has no idea of the struggle of human existance!...It's what you gotta do in your life. 'God Save the Queen', no! She's too saved; it's 'God Attack the Queen', that's what it should be."
Olympics Question 5
"Waltzing Matilda" - Who sang "Waltzing Matilda" at the closing ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney?
The correct answer is 'Slim Dusty'
Slim Dusty was given the honour of singing this song for the whole world to see at the closing ceremony. A wonderful moment.
Olympics Question 6
All About Kevin Garnett - Kevin was a member of the gold-medal-winning USA Men's Basketball team at the 2000 Olympics Game.
The correct answer is 'True'
The team included stars such as Vince Carter, Ray Allen, Gary Payton, Alonzo Mourning, Jason Kidd, and Allan Houston.
Olympics Question 7
The Olympic Games - What was different about Abebe Bikila?
The correct answer is 'He wore no shoes in his first of two marathons'
He won 2 marathons. One barefooted, one wearing shoes.
Olympics Question 8
Olympics Throughout Time - Which Games were the first ones televised and were the first to use telex transmissions of the results?
The correct answer is '1936 - Berlin'
Olympics Question 9
Female Gymnasts - Who of the following was the youngest medalist in an individual competition at the Athens 2004 Olympics?
The correct answer is 'Nicoleta Sofronie'
Sofronie won the silver medal in floor exercise when she was only 15 years old.
Olympics Question 10
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.