Olympics Trivia Quiz # 9
This is Olympics Quiz # 9, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Olympics Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Olympics Question 1
Heavyweights: 1970s-1980s - The 1968 Olympic gold medallist in the Heavyweight division was George Foreman, who entered the 70s with a perfect 13-0 professional record, mostly against unknown fighters. In August of 1970 he fought his first world top-ten ranked boxer, who he knocked out in the third round. Who was it?
The correct answer is 'George Chuvalo'
Chuvalo was a highly experienced fighter for the young Foreman to meet so early in his career, particularly when you consider Chuvalo's reputation for iron-chinned toughness. Foreman was able to land one of his legendary right hooks and began to solidify his reputation as a serious contender.
Olympics Question 2
Canadian Sports! - Who won the Gold Medal in triathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney?
The correct answer is 'Simon Whitfield'
Canadian Simon Whitfield won the first ever Olympic Gold Medal in the Triathlon!
Olympics Question 3
'Profiler' quiz - In commercials for the show, which ran throughout the Olympic coverage of 1992, what phrase does Samantha say?
The correct answer is ''I just picture it happening''
After seeing it throughout the Olympic coverage, even Ally Walker herself was sick of hearing 'I just picture it happening.'
Olympics Question 4
Mongolian Manly Mania - Does Manly Sport prowess mean Olympic success? In which of the following Manly Sport has Mongolia won Olympic medals?
The correct answer is 'Wrestling'
In 28 Olympiads, Mongolia earned five silver and ten bronze Olympic medals. Four of each (eight total) were won for wrestling; the others were earned in shooting, judo, and boxing. Because Mongolia does not use modern archery equipment, it is not competitive in archery events despite its people's skill with their traditional bows. Olympic equestrian events (dressage, show jumping and endurance) are quite unlike Naadam horseracing, but wrestling seems to translate!
Olympics Question 5
Moscow Olympics - Track and Field - What nationality was the womens 400m champion Marita Koch?
The correct answer is 'East German'
Marita Koch was born in Wismar and was a medical student.
Olympics Question 6
Cool Olympic Facts - In the Ancient Olympic Games which was the only ethnic race to enter competition?
The correct answer is 'Greeks'
Olympics Question 7
World Championships 2003 - Which of these nations that were expected to qualify full teams for the 2004 Olympics in Athens, actually placed in the top 12 after prelims?
The correct answer is 'Great Britain'
Great Britain actually placed 9th, which no one thought they could do. The Netherlands, 5th at the 2001 World Championships in Ghent, slipped all the way down to 16th place with the loss of many of their top gymnasts to injuries (including their star, Verona van de Leur), and inconsistent performances from their younger team members. Italy also lost a key team member: Daria Sarkosh, and only managed to pull a 15th place ranking. Germany finished 13th, only .04 away from North Korea, who earned the final Olympic team berth.
Olympics Question 8
Titanically Trivial - Is it true that many 'file' photos of the Titanic are actually photos of her sister ship, the Olympic?
The correct answer is 'Yes'
There were few photos of Titanic available in 1912. In the haste to print the story about her sinking, photos of the Olympic were used. The San Diego Union-Tribune, after using a 'file' photo to illustrate the making of the movie, Titanic, had to publish a correction.
Olympics Question 9
Olympics: Europe - The Olympic abbreviation for Slovakia is:
The correct answer is 'SVK'
Olympics Question 10
Along Came Jones - Which sprinter won the women's 100 meters gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games?
The correct answer is 'Marion Jones'
She also won gold medals at the same Olympics in the 200 meters and 4x400 meter relay, as well as bronze in the long jump and 4x100 meter relay.