Do You Know Eamon Sullivan?

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Eamon Sullivan first represented Australia in April 2002—wherein, he placed second in the 50m freestyle that year. Afterwards, Sullivan placed fourth in the 4x100m freestyle of the 2004 Olympic Games. To add, Eamon Sullivan placed 5th in the 50m freestyle of 2007 World Championship and also 5th in the 4x100m freestyle in the sane year. His name was recorded in black and white as the fastest swimmer ever in 2008. Do this test having freshen your memory about his career.

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1.

Which of the following is not his nickname?
- A.
  
  Mad Dog
- B.
  
  Sullo
- C.
  
  Chase
- D.
  
  Mondo
Correct Answer
C. Chase

Explanation
The question asks for a nickname that does not belong to the person in question. Based on the given options, "Chase" is the only nickname that does not belong to him. Therefore, "Chase" is not his nickname.

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2.

When did he first compete in a World Championship Competition?
- A.
  
  2010
- B.
  
  2008
- C.
  
  2007
- D.
  
  2005
Correct Answer
C. 2007
3.

When did he first compete in a Commonwealth Game?
- A.
  
  2006
- B.
  
  2010
- C.
  
  2009
- D.
  
  2012
Correct Answer
A. 2006

Explanation
The correct answer is 2006 because it is the only option that indicates the year when he first competed in a Commonwealth Game. The other options do not provide any information about his first participation in the event.

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4.

What injury did he suffer in July 2005?
- A.
  
  Knee injury
- B.
  
  Hip injury
- C.
  
  Eye injury
- D.
  
  Arm injury
Correct Answer
B. Hip injury

Explanation
In July 2005, he suffered a hip injury.

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5.

What prevented him from competing in 2009 World Aquatics Championship?
- A.
  
  Fever
- B.
  
  Flu
- C.
  
  Viral infection
- D.
  
  Shoulder sprain
Correct Answer
C. Viral infection

Explanation
The reason he was unable to compete in the 2009 World Aquatics Championship was due to a viral infection. This infection likely caused him to experience symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, and possibly even fever. These symptoms would have made it difficult for him to participate in the championship, as he would not have been in optimal physical condition to compete at his best.

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6.

When did he retire from competitive swimming?
- A.
  
  June 2013
- B.
  
  May 2012
- C.
  
  July 2014
- D.
  
  January 2015
Correct Answer
C. July 2014

Explanation
The correct answer is July 2014 because it is the only option given that falls within the range of possible retirement dates. Since the question does not provide any additional information, we can only assume that the retirement occurred sometime between June 2013 and January 2015.

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7.

When did he break the 100m freestyle world record?
- A.
  
  July 5, 2009
- B.
  
  June 9, 2012
- C.
  
  May 3, 2007
- D.
  
  August 11, 2008
Correct Answer
D. August 11, 2008

Explanation
The question asks for the date when the 100m freestyle world record was broken. The correct answer is August 11, 2008.

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8.

Who did he marry in April 2016?
- A.
  
  Allison George
- B.
  
  Lisbeth Jordan
- C.
  
  Naomi Bass
- D.
  
  Naomi Parker
Correct Answer
C. Naomi Bass

Explanation
The question is asking about the person he married in April 2016. The correct answer is Naomi Bass, as stated in the options.

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9.

When did he earn the title of Celebrity MasterChef?
- A.
  
  2010
- B.
  
  2008
- C.
  
  2007
- D.
  
  2009
Correct Answer
D. 2009

Explanation
In 2009, he earned the title of Celebrity MasterChef.

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10.

Which of the following statements about him is false?
- A.
  
  He competed in Australia's Greatest Athlete in 2011
- B.
  
  He participated in a racing contest in 2008
- C.
  
  He was ill in Flagstaff Training Camp
- D.
  
  He underwent an appendectomy in 2009
Correct Answer
B. He participated in a racing contest in 2008

Explanation
The statement "He participated in a racing contest in 2008" is false because the answer states that he did not participate in a racing contest in 2008.

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