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Sport Quiz #385

Sports & Leisure Quiz for 3 June 2016

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Q1. Why were Canadian men's rowing pair Chris Jarvis and David Calder disqualified in the Semifinal B round of the Men's coxless pair at the 2004 Summer Olympics?

A
The Canadians had made rude comments to the South Africans at the start
B
They rowed into the lane for South Africa's Donovan Cech and Ramon di Clemente
C
A strong wind sprang up during the race
D
Their boat began to take on water and sink
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Q2. Which three times Formula One champion was burnt in a crash in the 1976 F1 World Championship?

A
Niki Lauda
B
Michael Schumacher
C
Jensen Button
D
Scott Dixon
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Q3. What is common between Marion Jones, Waterford Crystal and Ben Johnson?

A
They all had, or were party to, Olympic gold medals which were then lost for doping offences
B
The same Waterford Crystal athletics achievement trophy was presented to Jones and Johnson
C
Jones and Johnson both practised at the Waterford Crystal track in Ireland
D
Both Jones and Johnson had Waterford Crystal sponsorship early in their careers
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Q4. Which British racing car manufacturer and Formula One racing team won four drivers' and two constructors' world championships in its 30-year Formula One history?

A
McLaren
B
Brabham (Motor Racing Developments Ltd)
C
Williams
D
Jordan
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Q5. From 1971 to 1992 who was awarded the Ballon d'Or in football the most times?

Note: This question was updated in August 2020
A
Marco van Basten
B
Johann Cruyff
C
Michel Platini
D
All three were first equal
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Q6. Which of these requires the largest area?

A
Basketball court
B
Squash court
C
Tennis court
D
Netball court
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Q7. In 2005 what did Dame Ellen MacArthur's name became known for internationally?

A
Fastest solo non-stop sailing circumnavigating the globe
B
First British woman to win the Transpacific Yacht Race
C
First woman to design the winning yacht in the America's Cup
D
She publicly announced her preventive mastectomy
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