Can You Pass IAAF World Championships Trivia Quiz?

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    Which of these countries have never hosted the competition as of 2019?

    • Egypt 
    • South Korea 
    • Finland 
    • Germany 
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The IAAF Athletics World Championship is a popular sports event that is organized every two years. A particular country is chosen by the governing body to host this event in a year. The competition is normally attended by countries from all continents of the world. Do you know when the competition was started? Tale this quiz of you do!

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  • 2. 
    What year saw Canada host the competition for the first time? - ProProfs

    What year saw Canada host the competition for the first time?

    • 2005 

    • 2003 

    • 2009 

    • 2001

    Correct Answer
    A. 2001
    Explanation
    In 2001, Canada hosted the competition for the first time.

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  • 3. 
    Which of these Asian countries was the first to host the competition twice?  - ProProfs

    Which of these Asian countries was the first to host the competition twice? 

    • Japan 

    • South Korea 

    • China 

    • Singapore 

    Correct Answer
    A. Japan 
    Explanation
    Japan was the first Asian country to host the competition twice. This means that Japan has hosted the competition on two separate occasions, making it the first country in Asia to do so.

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  • 4. 
    Which of these Asian countries was the first to host the competition?  - ProProfs

    Which of these Asian countries was the first to host the competition? 

    • South Korea 

    • Japan 

    • Singapore 

    • China 

    Correct Answer
    A. South Korea 
    Explanation
    South Korea was the first Asian country to host the competition. This can be inferred from the fact that South Korea is listed as the first option among the Asian countries provided.

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  • 5. 
    When was the second time Finland would host the competition? - ProProfs

    When was the second time Finland would host the competition?

    • 1999

    • 2005 

    • 2001 

    • 1997 

    Correct Answer
    A. 2005 
    Explanation
    In 1997, Finland hosted the competition for the first time. Since the question asks for the second time Finland would host the competition, the correct answer is 2005.

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  • 6. 
    How many records have been set  in the competition as of 2019? - ProProfs

    How many records have been set  in the competition as of 2019?

    • 23 world records 

    • 29 world records 

    • 12 world records 

    • 18 world records 

    Correct Answer
    A. 29 world records 
    Explanation
    As of 2019, a total of 29 world records have been set in the competition.

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  • 7. 
    Which of these countries was the first to host the competition in two decades?  - ProProfs

    Which of these countries was the first to host the competition in two decades? 

    • China 

    • Sweden 

    • Finland

    • South Korea 

    Correct Answer
    A. Sweden 
    Explanation
    Sweden was the first country to host the competition in two decades. This implies that there was a gap of twenty years between the previous time the competition was hosted and when Sweden hosted it.

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  • 8. 
    When was the first time France would host the competition?  - ProProfs

    When was the first time France would host the competition? 

    • 2001 

    • 2003 

    • 2005 

    • 1995 

    Correct Answer
    A. 2003 
    Explanation
    France first hosted the competition in 2003.

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  • 9. 
    How many athletes participated in the competition for the first time ? - ProProfs

    How many athletes participated in the competition for the first time ?

    • 1677 athletes 

    • 2134 athletes 

    • 1789 athletes 

    • 1389 athletes 

    Correct Answer
    A. 1677 athletes 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1677 athletes. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the number of athletes participating for the first time. Among the given options, 1677 athletes is the only one that suggests a specific number of athletes participating for the first time.

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  • 10. 
    How many of the IAAF world records are broken by men as of 2019?  - ProProfs

    How many of the IAAF world records are broken by men as of 2019? 

    • 18 records 

    • 19 records 

    • 15 records 

    • 17 records 

    Correct Answer
    A. 17 records 
    Explanation
    As of 2019, men have broken 17 IAAF world records.

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