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

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  • 2. 

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

    • Once

    • Three Times

    • Twice

    • Four Times

    Correct Answer
    A. Twice
  • 3. 

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

    • Danny Nikolic

    • Glenn Boss

    • Darren Beadman

    • Shane Dye

    Correct Answer
    A. Darren Beadman
  • 4. 

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

    • Robert Harvey

    • Paul Kelly

    • James Hird

    • Shane Crawford

    Correct Answer
    A. James Hird
  • 5. 

    Who won the 2008 Australian Grand Prix?

    • Felipe Massa

    • David Coulthard

    • Fernando Alonso

    • Lewis Hamilton

    Correct Answer
    A. Lewis Hamilton
  • 6. 

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

    • First

    • Eighth

    • Fifth

    • Third

    Correct Answer
    A. Third
  • 7. 

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

    • Semi-Final

    • Second Round

    • Quarter-Finals

    • Fourth Round

    Correct Answer
    A. Fourth Round
  • 8. 

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

    • Darren Beadman

    • Shane Dye

    • Glenn Boss

    • Damien Oliver

    Correct Answer
    A. Damien Oliver
  • 9. 

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

    • Colin Miller

    • Glenn McGrath

    • Jason Gillespie

    • Shane Warne

    Correct Answer
    A. Glenn McGrath
  • 10. 

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

    • Penrith Panthers

    • Parramatta Eels

    • Sydney Roosters

    • Bulldogs

    Correct Answer
    A. Sydney Roosters
  • 11. 

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

    • Glenn Boss

    • Danny Nikolic

    • Kerryn McEvoy

    • Darren Beadman

    Correct Answer
    A. Glenn Boss
  • 12. 

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

    • Jared Tallent

    • Cadel Evans

    • Steven Hooker

    • Craig Mottram

    Correct Answer
    A. Steven Hooker
  • 13. 

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

    • Makybe Diva

    • Rogan Josh

    • Media Puzzle

    • Ethereal

    Correct Answer
    A. Media Puzzle
  • 14. 

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

    • Jelena Jankovic

    • Daniela Hantuchova

    • Ana Ivanovic

    • Svetlana Kuznetsova

    Correct Answer
    A. Ana Ivanovic
  • 15. 

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

    • Shaun Tait

    • Mitchell Johnson

    • Stuart Clark

    • Brett Lee

    Correct Answer
    A. Shaun Tait
  • 16. 

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

    • Three

    • None

    • 12

    • Five

    Correct Answer
    A. Three
  • 17. 

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

    • Synchronised 3m Springboard

    • 10m Platform

    • Synchronised 10m Platform

    • 3m Springboard

    Correct Answer
    A. Synchronised 10m Platform
  • 18. 

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

    • The Gabba

    • The WACA

    • The MCG

    • Adelaide Oval

    Correct Answer
    A. Adelaide Oval
  • 19. 

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

    • 38504

    • 37316

    • 38899

    • 36526

    Correct Answer
    A. 38504
  • 20. 

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

    • Rajasthan Royals

    • Chennai Super Kings

    • Kings XI Punjab

    • Kolkata Knight Riders

    Correct Answer
    A. Rajasthan Royals
  • 21. 

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

    • New South Wales Blues

    • Western Warriors

    • Queensland Bulls

    • Tasmanian Tigers

    Correct Answer
    A. Tasmanian Tigers
  • 22. 

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

    • Southern Redbacks

    • Queensland Bulls

    • Victorian Bushrangers

    • New South Wales Blues

    Correct Answer
    A. New South Wales Blues
  • 23. 

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

    • Semi Finals

    • Quarter Finals

    • Second Round

    • First Round

    Correct Answer
    A. Quarter Finals
  • 24. 

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

    • Roger Federer

    • Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

    • Rafael Nadal

    • Novak Dokovic

    Correct Answer
    A. Novak Dokovic
  • 25. 

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

    • Marat Safin

    • Rafael Nadal

    • Andy Murray

    • Roger Federer

    Correct Answer
    A. Roger Federer
  • 26. 

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

    • Triathlon

    • Athletics

    • Cycling

    • Swimming

    Correct Answer
    A. Swimming
  • 27. 

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

    • Billy Slater

    • Brett Stewart

    • Israel Folau

    • Luke Covell

    Correct Answer
    A. Brett Stewart
  • 28. 

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

    • Nigel Vagana

    • Stacey Jones

    • Ruben Wiki

    • David Kidwell

    Correct Answer
    A. Ruben Wiki
  • 29. 

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

    • Thursday

    • Sunday

    • Saturday

    • Tuesday

    Correct Answer
    A. Thursday
  • 30. 

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

    • India

    • Pakistan

    • Sri Lanka

    • West Indies

    Correct Answer
    A. Sri Lanka

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