Sport Quiz #24
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 3 July 2009
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1
A
A dart that bounces off the wire (darts)
C
A bowling style (cricket)
D
A bathing cap (synchronised swimming)
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2
Q2.
The Summer Olympics are held how many years apart?
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3
Q3.
The America's Cup trophy was held by America from 1852 until 1983 when the Cup was won by which challenger?
A
Southern Cross of Australia
B
Australia II of Australia
C
Black Magic of New Zealand
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4
Q4.
Who, in 1936, was the last British man to win the singles event at Wimbledon until Andy Murray from Scotland won in 2013?
Note: This question was updated in November 2014
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5
Q5.
In cricket, what is the name for bowling faults by one side that are counted as points and awarded to the other?
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6
Q6.
Who won the World Individual Championship Speedway title four times in 1957, 1958, 1964 and 1966?
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7
Q7.
Who was the first General Secretary of the International Olympic Committee and later became its President, serving until 1924?
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