Sport Quiz #455
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 6 October 2017
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1
In the game of quoits specific to Scotland and Wales, how tall does the metal pin, or hob, stand?
A
Not at all, it sits in a 2 in (50cm) deep depression
D
It is flush with the ground
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2
How old was the oldest person to win an Olympic Medal?
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3
Which countries hosted the first three American Football World Cup (also known as the IFAF World Cup and Gridiron World Cup) contests in 1999, 2003 and 2007?
D
England, France & Japan
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4
What is different about the audience at a Deaflympics?
A
They are supplied with placards and balloons showing applause or other positive comments
B
It is usual for them to applaud by waving rather than shouting or clapping
C
They can register comments on a giant screen by the area of competition
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5
What sport involves pockets, spots and rests?
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6
How many disciplines were competed at the 2017 Summer Deaflympics in Turkey?
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7
The 2017 Biathlon World Championship was run over 11 events; how many did the first Championship include?
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