How Well Do You Know Gary Hall Jr.
If you can call his family anything, it's the family of swimmers. Gary Hall Jr. followed in his father's footsteps, collected 10 Olympic medals, then created two records.
Point made, Gary Hall was also very tall and if he had wanted, he could have been a basketball player.
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Which year did Gary represent the United States aside from 1996?
- A.
2000 and 2004 Olympics
- B.
2004 and 2008 Olympics
- C.
2008 and 2012 Olympics
- D.
2008 and 2014 Olympic
Correct Answer
A. 2000 and 2004 OlympicsExplanation
Gary represented the United States in the 2000 and 2004 Olympics.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How many world records did he formerly hold?
- A.
Two
- B.
Three
- C.
Four
- D.
Nine
Correct Answer
A. TwoExplanation
The correct answer is "Two." This implies that the person in question held two world records at some point in the past.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What was Gary well known for, before any competition?
- A.
Exercising antics
- B.
Styling antics
- C.
Dancing antics
- D.
Pro-wrestling antics
Correct Answer
D. Pro-wrestling anticsExplanation
Gary was well known for his pro-wrestling antics before any competition. This suggests that he gained fame and recognition for his entertaining and dramatic performances in the world of professional wrestling. These antics could include various theatrical moves, showmanship, and over-the-top behavior commonly associated with pro-wrestling.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What was the name of Gary father?
- A.
Gary Hall Sr.
- B.
Josh Gary
- C.
Hancock Gary
- D.
Mike Gary
Correct Answer
A. Gary Hall Sr.Explanation
The correct answer is Gary Hall Sr. This answer is based on the information provided in the question, which asks for the name of Gary's father. Among the given options, Gary Hall Sr. is the only one that matches this criteria.Rate this question:
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- 5.
When did his maternal uncle, Charles Keating III, swim?
- A.
1976 Olympics
- B.
1980 Olympics
- C.
2004 Olympics
- D.
1988 Olympics
Correct Answer
A. 1976 OlympicsExplanation
The question asks about when Charles Keating III, the maternal uncle of the person mentioned, swam. The correct answer is the 1976 Olympics. This means that Charles Keating III participated in swimming events at the 1976 Olympics.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What was the name of his maternal grandfather?
- A.
Elbert Hubbard
- B.
Charles Keating Jr.
- C.
Josh Garry
- D.
Elder Garry
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B. Charles Keating Jr. -
- 7.
How many years of experience did he have before summer Olympics in Atlanta?
- A.
6 years
- B.
2 years
- C.
1 year
- D.
5 years
Correct Answer
A. 6 yearsExplanation
The correct answer is 6 years because the question asks for the number of years of experience he had before the summer Olympics in Atlanta. Out of the given options, 6 years is the highest number of years, indicating that he had the most experience before the Olympics.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which competition did Hall win the gold medal in 2000 Summer Olympics?
- A.
50m medley
- B.
50m backstroke
- C.
100m freestyle
- D.
Individual 50m freestyle
Correct Answer
D. Individual 50m freestyleExplanation
Hall won the gold medal in the Individual 50m freestyle competition at the 2000 Summer Olympics.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What age did he become the oldest American male Olympic swimmer in 1924?
- A.
24
- B.
44
- C.
26
- D.
29
Correct Answer
D. 29Explanation
In 1924, the person mentioned in the question became the oldest American male Olympic swimmer at the age of 29. This means that he surpassed all other American male swimmers in terms of age and represented his country in the Olympics at that age.Rate this question:
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What is the name of the swimming club founded by Hall and his father called?
- A.
Swimmers’ Place
- B.
World Swimmers
- C.
The World Team
- D.
The Race Club
Correct Answer
C. The World TeamExplanation
The correct answer is The Race Club.Rate this question:
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