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1.

How far did Australian tennis star Lleyton Hewitt advance in the 2008 Australian Open?
- A.
  
  Semi-Final
- B.
  
  Second Round
- C.
  
  Quarter-Finals
- D.
  
  Fourth Round
Correct Answer
D. Fourth Round
2.

Which Australian jockey rode Media Puzzle to victory in the 2002 Melbourne Cup?
- A.
  
  Darren Beadman
- B.
  
  Shane Dye
- C.
  
  Glenn Boss
- D.
  
  Damien Oliver
Correct Answer
D. Damien Oliver
3.

How many runs did Australian cricketer Mark Taylor score in his epic innings in Pakistan in 1998?
- A.
  
  420
- B.
  
  334
- C.
  
  280
- D.
  
  195
Correct Answer
B. 334
4.

In cricket, which Australian bowler took 8/38 in a Lords' Test match during his career?
- A.
  
  Colin Miller
- B.
  
  Glenn McGrath
- C.
  
  Jason Gillespie
- D.
  
  Shane Warne
Correct Answer
B. Glenn McGrath
5.

Champion rugby league footballer Justin Hodges played for which NSW club between 2002 and 2004?
- A.
  
  Penrith Panthers
- B.
  
  Parramatta Eels
- C.
  
  Sydney Roosters
- D.
  
  Bulldogs
Correct Answer
C. Sydney Roosters
6.

At which ground did the Australian Test cricket team come from behind to win in the 2006-07 Ashes?
- A.
  
  The Gabba
- B.
  
  The WACA
- C.
  
  The MCG
- D.
  
  Adelaide Oval
Correct Answer
D. Adelaide Oval
7.

How many times in 2000-05 did AFL's Brisbane Lions beat the Collingwood Magpies in Grand Finals?
- A.
  
  Once
- B.
  
  Three Times
- C.
  
  Twice
- D.
  
  Four Times
Correct Answer
C. Twice
8.

When was the first season of Australia's A-League soccer competition?
- A.
  
  38504
- B.
  
  37316
- C.
  
  38899
- D.
  
  36526
Correct Answer
A. 38504
9.

Which Australian jockey retired to train as a relgious minister before returning to the saddle?
- A.
  
  Danny Nikolic
- B.
  
  Glenn Boss
- C.
  
  Darren Beadman
- D.
  
  Shane Dye
Correct Answer
C. Darren Beadman
10.

Which jockey rode Makybe Diva to three consecutive Melbourne Cup wins during the 2000's?
- A.
  
  Glenn Boss
- B.
  
  Danny Nikolic
- C.
  
  Kerryn McEvoy
- D.
  
  Darren Beadman
Correct Answer
A. Glenn Boss
11.

AFL's Michael Voss tied with which other player in the 1996 Brownlow Medal count?
- A.
  
  Robert Harvey
- B.
  
  Paul Kelly
- C.
  
  James Hird
- D.
  
  Shane Crawford
Correct Answer
C. James Hird
12.

Australian cricket star Shane Warne captain-coached which team in the 2008 Indian Premier League?
- A.
  
  Rajasthan Royals
- B.
  
  Chennai Super Kings
- C.
  
  Kings XI Punjab
- D.
  
  Kolkata Knight Riders
Correct Answer
A. Rajasthan Royals
13.

Which domestic team won cricket's Ford Ranger Cup in 2007-08?
- A.
  
  New South Wales Blues
- B.
  
  Western Warriors
- C.
  
  Queensland Bulls
- D.
  
  Tasmanian Tigers
Correct Answer
D. Tasmanian Tigers
14.

Which Australian domestic cricket team won the 2007-08 Pura Cup?
- A.
  
  Southern Redbacks
- B.
  
  Queensland Bulls
- C.
  
  Victorian Bushrangers
- D.
  
  New South Wales Blues
Correct Answer
D. New South Wales Blues
15.

Which athlete won a gold medal for Australia in the Men's Pole Vault at the 2008 Olympics?
- A.
  
  Jared Tallent
- B.
  
  Cadel Evans
- C.
  
  Steven Hooker
- D.
  
  Craig Mottram
Correct Answer
C. Steven Hooker
16.

Who won the 2008 Australian Grand Prix?
- A.
  
  Felipe Massa
- B.
  
  David Coulthard
- C.
  
  Fernando Alonso
- D.
  
  Lewis Hamilton
Correct Answer
D. Lewis Hamilton
17.

Australian jockey Damien Oliver rode which of these horses to victory in the Melbourne Cup?
- A.
  
  Makybe Diva
- B.
  
  Rogan Josh
- C.
  
  Media Puzzle
- D.
  
  Ethereal
Correct Answer
C. Media Puzzle
18.

In the Australian spring horse racing carnival, Oaks Day is traditionally held on which day?
- A.
  
  Thursday
- B.
  
  Sunday
- C.
  
  Saturday
- D.
  
  Tuesday
Correct Answer
A. Thursday
19.

How far did Serena Williams advance in the Australian Open tennis tournament?
- A.
  
  Semi Finals
- B.
  
  Quarter Finals
- C.
  
  Second Round
- D.
  
  First Round
Correct Answer
B. Quarter Finals
20.

Who did Maria Sharapova defeat in the women's final of the 2008 tennis Australian Open?
- A.
  
  Jelena Jankovic
- B.
  
  Daniela Hantuchova
- C.
  
  Ana Ivanovic
- D.
  
  Svetlana Kuznetsova
Correct Answer
C. Ana Ivanovic
21.

Who won the Men's Singles at the 2008 Australian Open tennis tournament?
- A.
  
  Roger Federer
- B.
  
  Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
- C.
  
  Rafael Nadal
- D.
  
  Novak Dokovic
Correct Answer
D. Novak Dokovic
22.

Who did Novak Dokovic beat in the Men's Singles semifinal at 2008's Australian Open?
- A.
  
  Marat Safin
- B.
  
  Rafael Nadal
- C.
  
  Andy Murray
- D.
  
  Roger Federer
Correct Answer
D. Roger Federer
23.

In July 2008, where was the Australian Rugby Union team ranked in the IRB World Rankings?
- A.
  
  First
- B.
  
  Eighth
- C.
  
  Fifth
- D.
  
  Third
Correct Answer
D. Third
24.

What Australian fast bowler took a sudden indefinite break from professional cricket in January 2008?
- A.
  
  Shaun Tait
- B.
  
  Mitchell Johnson
- C.
  
  Stuart Clark
- D.
  
  Brett Lee
Correct Answer
A. Shaun Tait
25.

Who did the Australian One-Day Cricket Team defeat in the final of the 2007 cricket World Cup?
- A.
  
  India
- B.
  
  Pakistan
- C.
  
  Sri Lanka
- D.
  
  West Indies
Correct Answer
C. Sri Lanka
26.

Australian Olympian Brenton Rickard won a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics in which sport?
- A.
  
  Triathlon
- B.
  
  Athletics
- C.
  
  Cycling
- D.
  
  Swimming
Correct Answer
D. Swimming
27.

Who was the National Rugby League's top try-scorer in season 2008?
- A.
  
  Billy Slater
- B.
  
  Brett Stewart
- C.
  
  Israel Folau
- D.
  
  Luke Covell
Correct Answer
B. Brett Stewart
28.

In NRL football, who became the first New Zealander to play 300 first grade games in 2008?
- A.
  
  Nigel Vagana
- B.
  
  Stacey Jones
- C.
  
  Ruben Wiki
- D.
  
  David Kidwell
Correct Answer
C. Ruben Wiki
29.

How many games did the Queensland Reds win during the 2008 Super 14 rugby competition?
- A.
  
  Three
- B.
  
  None
- C.
  
  12
- D.
  
  Five
Correct Answer
A. Three
30.

Australia's Melissa Wu won a silver medal in which diving event at the 2008 Olympics?
- A.
  
  Synchronised 3m Springboard
- B.
  
  10m Platform
- C.
  
  Synchronised 10m Platform
- D.
  
  3m Springboard
Correct Answer
C. Synchronised 10m Platform

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Australian Sports: Fun Quiz

How far did Australian tennis star Lleyton Hewitt advance in the 2008 Australian Open?

Which Australian jockey rode Media Puzzle to victory in the 2002 Melbourne Cup?

How many runs did Australian cricketer Mark Taylor score in his epic innings in Pakistan in 1998?

In cricket, which Australian bowler took 8/38 in a Lords' Test match during his career?

Champion rugby league footballer Justin Hodges played for which NSW club between 2002 and 2004?

At which ground did the Australian Test cricket team come from behind to win in the 2006-07 Ashes?

How many times in 2000-05 did AFL's Brisbane Lions beat the Collingwood Magpies in Grand Finals?

When was the first season of Australia's A-League soccer competition?

Which Australian jockey retired to train as a relgious minister before returning to the saddle?

Which jockey rode Makybe Diva to three consecutive Melbourne Cup wins during the 2000's?

AFL's Michael Voss tied with which other player in the 1996 Brownlow Medal count?

Australian cricket star Shane Warne captain-coached which team in the 2008 Indian Premier League?

Which domestic team won cricket's Ford Ranger Cup in 2007-08?

Which Australian domestic cricket team won the 2007-08 Pura Cup?

Which athlete won a gold medal for Australia in the Men's Pole Vault at the 2008 Olympics?

Who won the 2008 Australian Grand Prix?

Australian jockey Damien Oliver rode which of these horses to victory in the Melbourne Cup?

In the Australian spring horse racing carnival, Oaks Day is traditionally held on which day?

How far did Serena Williams advance in the Australian Open tennis tournament?

Who did Maria Sharapova defeat in the women's final of the 2008 tennis Australian Open?

Who won the Men's Singles at the 2008 Australian Open tennis tournament?

Who did Novak Dokovic beat in the Men's Singles semifinal at 2008's Australian Open?

In July 2008, where was the Australian Rugby Union team ranked in the IRB World Rankings?

What Australian fast bowler took a sudden indefinite break from professional cricket in January 2008?

Who did the Australian One-Day Cricket Team defeat in the final of the 2007 cricket World Cup?

Australian Olympian Brenton Rickard won a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics in which sport?

Who was the National Rugby League's top try-scorer in season 2008?

In NRL football, who became the first New Zealander to play 300 first grade games in 2008?

How many games did the Queensland Reds win during the 2008 Super 14 rugby competition?

Australia's Melissa Wu won a silver medal in which diving event at the 2008 Olympics?