Do You Know Tamás Darnyi?
The retired Hungarian swimmer achieved a lot during his career as a competition swimmer. One is the fact that he is regarded as the first competition swimmer to complete the 200m medley within 2 minutes. 186cm tall Darnyi won four gold medals in 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games and received an award from the Swimming World Magazine in 1991.
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When was Darnyi first elected as the Hungarian Sportsman of the year?
- A.
1987
- B.
1984
- C.
1986
- D.
1983
Correct Answer
A. 1987Explanation
Darnyi was first elected as the Hungarian Sportsman of the year in 1987.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How many times did he better world record in medley events?
- A.
Two times
- B.
Five times
- C.
Three times
- D.
Four times
Correct Answer
C. Three timesExplanation
The correct answer is three times. This means that he has surpassed the world record in medley events on three separate occasions.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many times was he awarded by the Swimming World Magazine?
- A.
Twice
- B.
Four times
- C.
Once
- D.
Thrice
Correct Answer
A. TwiceExplanation
The person in question was awarded by the Swimming World Magazine two times.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When was he born?
- A.
June 3, 1976
- B.
June 3, 1971
- C.
June 3, 1967
- D.
May 2, 1966
Correct Answer
C. June 3, 1967Explanation
The correct answer is June 3, 1967.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many gold medals did he win in 1988 and 1992?
- A.
Four gold medals
- B.
A gold medal
- C.
Three gold medals
- D.
Two gold medals
Correct Answer
A. Four gold medalsExplanation
The correct answer is "Four gold medals" because the question asks about the number of gold medals won by the person in 1988 and 1992. The answer indicates that the person won a total of four gold medals in those two years.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How many times was he honoured as an Hungarian Sportsman?
- A.
Twice
- B.
Five times
- C.
Once
- D.
Thrice
Correct Answer
B. Five timesExplanation
The correct answer is "Five times" because the question asks how many times he was honored as a Hungarian Sportsman. The answer "Five times" indicates that he received this honor on five separate occasions.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who succeeded him as the 200m individual medley world record holder?
- A.
Jani Sievini
- B.
Alex Baumann
- C.
David Wharton
- D.
Tom Dolan
Correct Answer
C. David Wharton -
- 8.
Who succeeded him as 400m individual medley world record holder?
- A.
David Wharton
- B.
Jack Micheal
- C.
Tom Dolan
- D.
Matt Biondi
Correct Answer
C. Tom DolanExplanation
Tom Dolan succeeded him as the 400m individual medley world record holder.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What kind of injury prevented him from competing in the 1984 Olympics?
- A.
Eye injury
- B.
Leg injury
- C.
Arm injury
- D.
Neck injury
Correct Answer
A. Eye injuryExplanation
The injury that prevented him from competing in the 1984 Olympics was an eye injury.Rate this question:
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When last did he appear in any competition?
- A.
1991
- B.
1990
- C.
1993
- D.
1994
Correct Answer
C. 1993Explanation
The correct answer is 1993 because it is the most recent year listed. Since the question asks for the last time he appeared in any competition, the most recent year would be the correct answer.Rate this question:
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