Greg Rutherford Quiz: How Much Do You Know?

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Do you know the famous athlete Greg Rutherford? Take this Greg Rutherford quiz and see how much you know him. Greg is a British long jump hero who won many medals. Are you something of a Greg Rutherford expert? Do you know more about him than he does? Take the test and find it out through the scores you get. All the best! Share the quiz link with other fans of Greg, and see who gets a better score on this fan quiz.

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1.

Greg Rutherford was born in which city?
- A.
  
  South Shields
- B.
  
  Reading
- C.
  
  Milton Keynes
- D.
  
  Luton
Correct Answer
C. Milton Keynes

Explanation
Greg Rutherford was born in Milton Keynes.

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2.

At the age of 14, Greg had trials with which Premier League team before entering athletics?
- A.
  
  MK Dons
- B.
  
  Birmingham City
- C.
  
  Brighton and Hove Albion
- D.
  
  Aston Villa
Correct Answer
D. Aston Villa

Explanation
At the age of 14, Greg had trials with Aston Villa before entering athletics.

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3.

In which year did he become a professional athlete?
- A.
  
  2005
- B.
  
  2008
- C.
  
  2009
- D.
  
  2012
Correct Answer
A. 2005

Explanation
The correct answer is 2005 because it is the only option that indicates the year in which he became a professional athlete.

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4.

Which medal did Greg win in the Men's Long Jump at the London 2012 Olympics?
- A.
  
  Gold
- B.
  
  Silver
- C.
  
  Bronze
- D.
  
  No medal
Correct Answer
A. Gold

Explanation
Greg won the gold medal in the Men's Long Jump at the London 2012 Olympics.

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5.

In 2009, Greg achieved a personal best while running a 60-meter race in Birmingham. What was his total time in that race?
- A.
  
  6.65 sec
- B.
  
  6.68 sec
- C.
  
  7.13 sec
- D.
  
  7.56 sec
Correct Answer
B. 6.68 sec

Explanation
The answer is 6.68 sec because it is stated that Greg achieved a personal best in the race. This implies that his time in this race was the fastest he had ever run, indicating that 6.68 sec is the correct answer.

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6.

What is the title of Greg's autobiography, which was published in 2016?
- A.
  
  Going for Gold
- B.
  
  Jump
- C.
  
  Leap
- D.
  
  Unexpected
Correct Answer
D. Unexpected

Explanation
Greg's autobiography, titled "Unexpected," was published in 2016. This suggests that the content of the book may revolve around unexpected events, experiences, or revelations in Greg's life. The title implies that the readers will be taken by surprise and encounter unforeseen aspects of his journey.

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7.

Jock Rutherford, Greg's great-grandfather, made 290 appearances for which English football team?
- A.
  
  Norwich City
- B.
  
  Newcastle United
- C.
  
  Liverpool
- D.
  
  Sheffield Wednesday
Correct Answer
B. Newcastle United

Explanation
Jock Rutherford, Greg's great-grandfather, made 290 appearances for Newcastle United.

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8.

At the Rio 2016 Olympics, what distance did Greg jump to win a bronze medal?
- A.
  
  8.29 m
- B.
  
  8.31 m
- C.
  
  8.45 m
- D.
  
  9.01 m
Correct Answer
A. 8.29 m

Explanation
Greg jumped a distance of 8.29 meters to win a bronze medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

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9.

There is a statue of Greg in Milton Keynes.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement "There is a statue of Greg in Milton Keynes" is true. This implies that there is indeed a statue of Greg located in Milton Keynes.

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10.

In which year did Greg win the Celebrity Masterchef?
- A.
  
  2017
- B.
  
  2018
- C.
  
  2019
- D.
  
  2020
Correct Answer
C. 2019

Explanation
Greg won the Celebrity Masterchef in 2019.

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Greg Rutherford Quiz: How Much Do You Know?

Greg Rutherford was born in which city?

At the age of 14, Greg had trials with which Premier League team before entering athletics?

In which year did he become a professional athlete?

Which medal did Greg win in the Men's Long Jump at the London 2012 Olympics?

In 2009, Greg achieved a personal best while running a 60-meter race in Birmingham. What was his total time in that race?

What is the title of Greg's autobiography, which was published in 2016?

Jock Rutherford, Greg's great-grandfather, made 290 appearances for which English football team?

At the Rio 2016 Olympics, what distance did Greg jump to win a bronze medal?

There is a statue of Greg in Milton Keynes.

In which year did Greg win the Celebrity Masterchef?