Sport Quiz #598
Sports & Leisure Quiz for 3 July 2020
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Q1.
In track and field competitions, what object weighing 16 pounds (7.26 kg) is thrown in the men's competition?
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2
Q2.
What caused the cancellation or postponement of multiple sporting events in 2020?
A
Nothing, there was no multiple cancellation or postponement in 2020
B
International financial crashes
C
Audiences for sport declined
D
Multiple national lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, which restricted travel and crowds
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3
Q3.
On 1 November 2010, the San Francisco Giants won the baseball World Series 4-1, their first World Series since 1954. Who did they defeat?
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4
Q4.
In 2010, what North American horse broke the All-time North American female earnings record with over $6 million, broke two world records for Grade/Group I (for consecutive victories and the All-time North American record number of victories by a filly/mare), and tied the All-time North American record for the number of consecutive victories without defeat?
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Q5.
On 21 May 2004, Pemba Dorjie set a new record for climbing to the top of Mt Everest from Basecamp in the fastest time. What was the new record?
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6
Q6.
What sport is featured in the play "Foreskin's Lament" by Greg McGee?
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7
Q7.
Where is TAB a part of the betting scene?
A
Australia and New Zealand
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