Sport Quiz #240
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 23 August 2013
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Q1.
By what name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento better known to his fans?
Note: This question was updated in December 2022
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Q2.
In cricket, what is "sledging"?
B
Verbally abusing the opposition
C
Bowling slow balls in the hope of catches
D
Holding the bat horizontally
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3
Q3.
In general what is the maximum time applied to competitive eating contests, where the aim is to eat the most of some food in a set time?
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Q4.
In cricket, which of these is applied to a specific period in which no runs are scored?
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Q5.
Who was the men's single sculls world champion at the World Rowing Championships every year it was competed from 2005 to 2009 and again in 2011, and gold medallist in the 2012 Summer Olympics?
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Q6.
In a curling contest an ice sheet, brooms and a specially shaped "stone" are needed, plus potentially what else?
C
Special unmatched shoes
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Q7.
Belgian competitor Eddy Merckx, often referred to as among the best of all time in his field, was involved in what sport?
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