Sport Quiz #261
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 17 January 2014
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Q1.
After winning the silver in equestrian dressage 1932 Summer Olympics, why was Swedish rider Bertil Sandström demoted to last?
A
Months later, his horse tested positive for fluphenazine and zuclophenthixol
B
His blood tests indicated the use of darbepoetin
C
Clicking to his horse to encourage it.
D
Swearing at the judges during the competition
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2
Q2.
When was windsurfing first competed at the Olympics?
Note: This question was updated in July 2022
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3
Q3.
The film "Spirit of Youth" (1938) told the story of the rise of boxer Joe Thomas, which paralleled the life of which boxer who had the lead role?
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4
Q4.
Solitaire is typically for how many players?
A
As many as can be fitted around the board
C
One, plus two to hold the hoop
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5
Q5.
What did the cricketing term "The Ashes" first refer to?
A
The grieving ritual undergone by the loser in England-Australia series
B
A trophy for England-Australia series
C
An urn, containing the ashes of a bail, representing the spirit of English cricket
D
An obituary for English cricket the first time Australia beat England at home
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6
Q6.
What is Little Brown Jug?
A
An annual harness race for three-year-old pacing standardbred horses
B
A three year aged 12% barley wine
C
Jug in the shape of Henry Elwes, aka Toby Fillpot, played with buzzed lips as a musical instrument
D
Mad 30's image of Alfred E. Neuman
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Q7.
One win away from eventing's Grand Slam in the UK in 2013, New Zealand equestrian Jock Paget had what mishap?
Note: This question was updated in September 2016
A
He was hospitalised after a car crash
C
All the horses in his stable went down with enteritis
D
His horse tested positive for drugs after his previous victory
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