Sport Quiz #53
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 22 January 2010
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1
Q1.
How many players from each team usually make up a rugby sevens scrum?
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2
Q2.
At the 1896 Olympics, winners received a silver medal and second place received a bronze medal. In 1900, most winners received cups or trophies instead of medals. What present tradition was introduced at the 1904 Games?
A
Awarding gold, silver & bronze medals for the first three places
B
Awarding no tangible reward at all
C
Awarding certificates to every finisher
D
Awarding the winner only with a bronze medal
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3
Q3.
How old was the oldest person to win an Olympic Medal?
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4
Q4.
Which of these cities has hosted the Winter Olympics twice?
A
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
C
St. Moritz, Switzerland
D
Squaw Valley, United States
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5
Q5.
The Hong Kong Sevens, a competition for seven-a-side rugby, has been held at what venue since 1994?
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6
Q6.
In chess, what piece can only move diagonally?
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7
Q7.
Where was the venue for the Commonwealth Games in 2010?
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