Sport Quiz #759
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 4 August 2023
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Q1.
The USA won the most medals at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000. Out of these countries, which one won the most?
Select from the options above.
2
Q2.
Why was Los Angeles selected as the host of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games by the IOC session at Athens, Greece, without a vote?
A
The IOC decided to invite one city to provide the venues
B
It was the only city that submitted a bid to host them
C
The IOC delegates had decided over dinner, beforehand and forgot to formally vote
D
There were riots outside and they wanted to finish the meeting quickly
Select from the options above.
3
Q3.
Sturgis in South Dakota, USA, annually hosts an international rally for racing, stunts and similar by what vehicles?
Select from the options above.
4
Q4.
What sport is played with mallets with handles 52 in long, on a field measuring 300 x 160 yards?
Select from the options above.
5
Q5.
In what sport were the Leominster Rams consistently champions?
Select from the options above.
6
Q6.
The only, since 1980, annual athletics international contest with only two participating countries still held at a professional level involves which two countries?
A
Japan and the Philippines
B
Scotland and Northern Ireland
D
New Zealand and Australia
Select from the options above.
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Q7.
Renowned sportsman Michael Phelps decided in 2014 to come out of retirement and compete in what sport?
Select from the options above.