Sport Quiz #105
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 21 January 2011
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Q1.
Which Canadian-born bandleader and violinist was inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame in 2002 for his accomplishments in hydroplane racing, such as winning the Gold Cup in 1946 and the Ford Memorial competition in 1948?
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2
Q2.
Who was named cricketer of the year by the International Cricket Council in 2009?
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3
Q3.
Léon de Lunden killed 21 of what to win his gold medal at the 1900 Olympic Games?
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4
Q4.
What is the name of the target ball in bowls?
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5
Q5.
Which team won the inaugural tournament of the Rugby World Cup in 1987, which was hosted by both Australia and New Zealand?
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6
Q6.
Why was Yugoslav Anton Josipovic awarded a gold medal by default for the final of the Light Heavyweight boxing contest at the 1984 Olympic Games?
A
The medal ceremony was scheduled before all rounds were completed
B
He was the only competitor in the class
C
The other semi-final ended in a draw
D
Neither of the two contenders in the other semi-final was eligible to fight him
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Q7.
The term "Royal Ascot" is associated with which sport?
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