Sport Quiz #344
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 21 August 2015
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1
Q1.
The first goal in Football World Cup history was scored on 18 July 1930 by Lucien Laurent of France. France won 4-1. Who were they playing against?
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2
Q2.
What name is given to someone who enforces racing rules and regulations at many types of race track?
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3
Q3.
Why did Lawrence Lemieux, a Canadian sailor competing in the 1988 Summer Olympics, and finishing in 21st place in his race receive the Pierre de Coubertin medal?
A
For his services in setting the 1988 Games up
B
He was severely injured but continued racing
C
He abandoned his race to save an injured competitor
D
He donated vital equipment from his own craft to ensure the eventual winners could race
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4
Q4.
Where is it a traditional 'sport' to stand on a beach and throw a rope with a weight at the end to catch birds when they return from foraging at sea?
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5
Q5.
What family name is next in the series Ivanišević, Hewitt, Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray?
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6
Q6.
Which of these terms is used in a game of Go?
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7
Q7.
Apart from a board marked in squares what do the players of the strategy game, Go, need to play a game?
B
Thirty-two black and white counters
C
Two numbered dice and 16 pegs
D
A pack of 53 cards and 20 counters
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