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    Who won the women's marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics?

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  • 2. 

    Who caused Mary Decker to lose her chance of a medal in the 1984 Olympic 3000m race?

    • Lynn Williams

    • Wendy Sly

    • Maricica Puica

    • Zola Budd

    Correct Answer
    A. Zola Budd
    Explanation
    Mary Decker lost her chance of a medal in the 1984 Olympic 3000m race due to a collision with Zola Budd. During the race, Budd and Decker's legs tangled, causing Decker to fall and drop out of the race. This incident occurred on the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum track and remains one of the most memorable moments in Olympic history.

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  • 3. 

    What woman ran the fastest qualifying time for the 2008 U.S. Olympic track team?

    • Marshevet Hooker

    • Marion Jones

    • Evelyn Ashford

    • Christine Arron

    Correct Answer
    A. Marshevet Hooker
    Explanation
    Marshevet Hooker ran the fastest qualifying time for the 2008 U.S. Olympic track team.

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  • 4. 

    Joan Benoit Samuelson won the 1984 U.S. Olympic trials 17 days after what surgery?

    • Hip Replacement

    • Knee

    • Open Heart

    • Gall Bladder

    Correct Answer
    A. Knee
    Explanation
    Joan Benoit Samuelson won the 1984 U.S. Olympic trials 17 days after knee surgery. This demonstrates her incredible determination and resilience as an athlete. Despite undergoing a major surgical procedure, she was able to recover quickly and perform at a high level. Her victory in the Olympic trials showcases her exceptional talent and dedication to her sport.

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  • 5. 

    How long was tug of war an Olympic sport?

    • 20 Years

    • 88 Years

    • 62 Year

    • 65 Years

    Correct Answer
    A. 20 Years
    Explanation
    Tug of war was an Olympic sport for 20 years. This means that it was included in the Olympic Games for a specific period of time, but eventually it was discontinued or removed from the program.

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  • 6. 

    Who broke Steve Scott's 25-year-old American record in the mile?

    • Kerron Clement

    • Bernard Lagat

    • Alan Webb

    • Ryan Allen

    Correct Answer
    A. Alan Webb
    Explanation
    Alan Webb broke Steve Scott's 25-year-old American record in the mile.

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  • 7. 

    What 2008 U.S. shot putter was a former Dartmouth football player?

    • Adam Nelson

    • Christian Cantwell

    • Brad Walker

    • Orlando Mason

    Correct Answer
    A. Adam Nelson
    Explanation
    Adam Nelson is the correct answer because he was a former Dartmouth football player who transitioned to become a shot putter in 2008. He is known for his achievements in shot put, including winning a gold medal at the 2004 Olympic Games.

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  • 8. 

    Who was the first American woman to clear 16 feet in the pole vault?

    • Torri Edwards

    • Jenn Stuczynski

    • Veronica Campbell

    • Lolo Jones

    Correct Answer
    A. Jenn Stuczynski
    Explanation
    Jenn Stuczynski is the correct answer because she was the first American woman to clear 16 feet in the pole vault. This achievement is significant as it demonstrates her exceptional athletic ability and talent in the sport. Stuczynski's accomplishment paved the way for future female pole vaulters and solidified her place in American sports history.

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  • 9. 

    In 2008, you can watch Lolo, Damu and Queen run what Olympic event?

    • Marathon

    • Hurdles

    • 1500m

    • 200m

    Correct Answer
    A. Hurdles
    Explanation
    In the given question, it is mentioned that in 2008, Lolo, Damu, and Queen run an Olympic event. The event they participated in is not specified, but the correct answer can be inferred by considering the options provided. Among the given options, "Hurdles" is the only event that involves running and is commonly included in the Olympics. Therefore, it can be concluded that Lolo, Damu, and Queen participated in the Hurdles event in the 2008 Olympics.

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  • 10. 

    Who was the first man to win two consecutive Olympic 1500m gold medals?

    • Sebastian Coe

    • Peter Snell

    • Roger Bannister

    • Jim Ryun

    Correct Answer
    A. Sebastian Coe
    Explanation
    Sebastian Coe is the correct answer because he was the first man to win two consecutive Olympic 1500m gold medals. Coe, a British middle-distance runner, won the gold in the 1500m event at the 1980 Moscow Olympics and successfully defended his title at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. His back-to-back victories established him as one of the greatest middle-distance runners in Olympic history.

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  • 11. 

    1964 gold medalist Billy Mills ran track for which university?

    • Oregon

    • Ohio State

    • UCLA

    • Kansas

    Correct Answer
    A. Kansas
    Explanation
    Billy Mills, the 1964 gold medalist, ran track for Kansas University. This suggests that he was a student athlete at Kansas University and represented their track team during his competitive years.

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  • 12. 

    Who was the winner of the 1996 Olympic decathlon in Atlanta?

    • Dave Johnson

    • Dan O'Brien

    • Bruce Jenner

    • Michael Johnson

    Correct Answer
    A. Dan O'Brien
    Explanation
    Dan O'Brien was the winner of the 1996 Olympic decathlon in Atlanta. He competed in the decathlon, which is a combined event consisting of ten track and field events. O'Brien's performance in the competition was outstanding, earning him the gold medal and the title of Olympic champion. His victory showcased his exceptional athleticism, skill, and determination in mastering multiple disciplines.

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  • 13. 

    Who won four gold medals in track and field at the 1948 Olympics?

    • Wilma Rudolph

    • Els Vader

    • Fannie Blankers-Koen

    • Gail Devers

    Correct Answer
    A. Fannie Blankers-Koen
    Explanation
    Fannie Blankers-Koen won four gold medals in track and field at the 1948 Olympics.

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  • 14. 

    In what track and field event did Fannie Blankers-Koen not win a gold medal in the 1948 Olympics?

    • 800m

    • 200m

    • 100m

    • Hurdles

    Correct Answer
    A. 800m
    Explanation
    Fannie Blankers-Koen, also known as the "Flying Housewife," was a Dutch athlete who won four gold medals in the 1948 Olympics. She won gold in the 100m, 200m, and 80m hurdles events, but did not win a gold medal in the 800m event.

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  • 15. 

    Who was the first female athlete to win the 200m and 400m double at an Olympic games?

    • Florence Griffith Joyner

    • Valerie Brisco Hooks

    • Jearl Miles Clark

    • Maicel Malone Wallace

    Correct Answer
    A. Valerie Brisco Hooks
    Explanation
    Valerie Brisco Hooks was the first female athlete to win the 200m and 400m double at an Olympic games. This means that she won both the 200-meter and 400-meter races in the same Olympic games, which is a remarkable achievement. Florence Griffith Joyner was a famous athlete, but she did not achieve this particular feat. Jearl Miles Clark and Maicel Malone Wallace are not known for winning the 200m and 400m double at the Olympics.

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  • 16. 

    What record times did Deon Hemmings post in the 400m hurdles at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic games?

    • 52.99 Then 52.61 Seconds

    • 53.17 Then 52.99 Seconds

    • 53.17 Then 52.82 Seconds

    • 52.99 Then 52.82 Seconds

    Correct Answer
    A. 52.99 Then 52.82 Seconds
    Explanation
    Deon Hemmings posted a record time of 52.99 seconds in the 400m hurdles at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic games. She then improved upon that time with a new record of 52.82 seconds.

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  • 17. 

    Who was the first Jamaican to win a gold medal in track and field at an Olympic game?

    • George Rhoden

    • Les Laing

    • Arthur Wint

    • Herb McKinley

    Correct Answer
    A. Arthur Wint
    Explanation
    Arthur Wint was the first Jamaican to win a gold medal in track and field at an Olympic game. He achieved this feat in the 1948 London Olympics, where he won the gold medal in the 400 meters race. Wint's victory was significant as it marked a historic moment for Jamaica and paved the way for future Jamaican athletes to excel in track and field events at the Olympics.

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  • 18. 

    Which is the first father-daughter pair to claim track and field medals at the Olympic games?

    • Lennox And Inger Miller

    • Reginald And Merlene Ottey

    • Sir John Peris And Marie McClain

    • Igor And Irina Privolova

    Correct Answer
    A. Lennox And Inger Miller
    Explanation
    Lennox and Inger Miller are the first father-daughter pair to claim track and field medals at the Olympic games. This means that both Lennox and Inger Miller have won medals in track and field events at the Olympic games, making them the first father-daughter duo to achieve this feat.

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  • 19. 

    Who anchored the U.S. team to victory in the mile relay at the Atlanta Olympic games?

    • Jearl Miles Clark

    • Monique Hennigan

    • Kim Graham

    • Maicel Malone Wallace

    Correct Answer
    A. Jearl Miles Clark
    Explanation
    Jearl Miles Clark anchored the U.S. team to victory in the mile relay at the Atlanta Olympic games.

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  • 20. 

    Who is the only 20th Century woman to win both Olympic and world championship 400m hurdles titles?

    • Daimi Pernia

    • Nezha Biduone

    • Sally Gunnell

    • Kim Batten

    Correct Answer
    A. Sally Gunnell
    Explanation
    Sally Gunnell is the correct answer because she is the only 20th Century woman to win both Olympic and world championship 400m hurdles titles. This means that she achieved success in both the Olympic Games and the World Championships in the specific event of 400m hurdles. No other woman during the 20th Century accomplished this feat, making Sally Gunnell unique in her achievements.

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  • 21. 

    Who was the Olympic female champion of the 100 meter run in 1992 at Barcelona?

    • Gwen Torrence

    • Evelyn Ashford

    • Gail Devers

    • Flo Jo

    Correct Answer
    A. Gail Devers
    Explanation
    Gail Devers was the Olympic female champion of the 100 meter run in 1992 at Barcelona.

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  • 22. 

    Which two Americans won the silver and bronze medals in the 400 meter hurdles at the 1996 Olympics?

    • Kim Batten And Ryan Tolbert

    • Ryan Tolbert And Sandra Farmer-Patrick

    • Kim Batten And Tonja Buford-Bailey

    • Kim Batten And Sandra Farmer-Patrick

    Correct Answer
    A. Kim Batten And Tonja Buford-Bailey
    Explanation
    Kim Batten and Tonja Buford-Bailey won the silver and bronze medals in the 400 meter hurdles at the 1996 Olympics.

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  • 23. 

    Which Scotsman won Olympic gold in the 100 meters?

    • Alan Wells

    • Linford Christie

    • Fatima Whitbread

    • Jim McNichol

    Correct Answer
    A. Alan Wells
    Explanation
    Alan Wells is the correct answer because he won Olympic gold in the 100 meters.

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  • 24. 

    Which track star won two gold medals and set a new world record at the 1936 Olympics?

    • Jackie Joyner-Kersee

    • Wilma Rudolph

    • Babe Didrikson Zaharias

    • Helen Stephens

    Correct Answer
    A. Helen Stephens
    Explanation
    Helen Stephens is the correct answer because she was a track star who won two gold medals and set a new world record at the 1936 Olympics.

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  • 25. 

    Who won the gold medal in the 100 meters in the 1976 Montreal Olympics?

    • Hansley Crawford

    • Alberto Juantarino

    • Charlie Francis

    • Bob Hayes

    Correct Answer
    A. Hansley Crawford
    Explanation
    Hansley Crawford won the gold medal in the 100 meters in the 1976 Montreal Olympics.

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  • 26. 

    What is the nationality of the 2000 Olympic 100m silver medalist Ekaterini Thanou?

    • Belorussian

    • Romanian

    • Russian

    • Greek

    Correct Answer
    A. Greek
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Greek because Ekaterini Thanou, the 2000 Olympic 100m silver medalist, is from Greece.

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  • 27. 

    How many gold medals did Jesse Owens win at the 1936 Olympics?

    • 2

    • 4

    • 5

    • 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    Jesse Owens won 4 gold medals at the 1936 Olympics. He achieved this remarkable feat by winning gold in the 100 meters, 200 meters, long jump, and 4x100 meters relay events. Owens' victories were particularly significant as he defied Adolf Hitler's notion of Aryan supremacy and racial superiority, showcasing the talent and skill of African-American athletes on an international stage. His success at the 1936 Olympics made him a symbol of triumph over adversity and racial discrimination.

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  • 28. 

    The current marathon distance was set for the London Olympics in what year?

    • 1916

    • 1912

    • 1904

    • 1908

    Correct Answer
    A. 1908
    Explanation
    In 1908, the marathon distance was officially set to its current length during the London Olympics. This decision was made to accommodate the royal family's request to start the race at Windsor Castle and finish it in front of the royal box at the Olympic Stadium. As a result, the marathon distance was extended from its previous length of about 25 miles to 26.2 miles, allowing the race to end in front of the royal family.

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  • 29. 

    At the 2004 Olympics, DeeDee Trotter competed in which sport for the USA?

    • Soccer

    • Judo

    • Track and Field

    • Diving

    Correct Answer
    A. Track and Field
    Explanation
    DeeDee Trotter competed in Track and Field at the 2004 Olympics for the USA.

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  • 30. 

    At the 2004 Olympics, Grace Upshaw competed in which sport for the USA?

    • Wrestling

    • Fencing

    • Track and Field

    • Swimming

    Correct Answer
    A. Track and Field
    Explanation
    Grace Upshaw competed in the sport of Track and Field for the USA at the 2004 Olympics.

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  • 31. 

    American athlete Teresa Vaill competed in which sport at the 2004 Summer Olympics?

    • Track and Field

    • Fencing

    • Archery

    • Judo

    Correct Answer
    A. Track and Field
    Explanation
    Teresa Vaill competed in Track and Field at the 2004 Summer Olympics. This sport includes various events such as running, jumping, and throwing. It is a popular sport in the Olympics and requires athletes to possess speed, strength, and agility. Teresa Vaill likely participated in one or more of these events, showcasing her athletic abilities on the world stage.

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  • 32. 

    What sport did Melissa Morrison compete in for the USA team in the 2004 Summer Olympics?

    • Beach Volleyball

    • Volleyball

    • Track and Field

    • Canoe/Kayak - Flatwater

    Correct Answer
    A. Track and Field
    Explanation
    Melissa Morrison competed in Track and Field for the USA team in the 2004 Summer Olympics.

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  • 33. 

    What sporting event did Adam Nelson compete in Athens at the 2004 Summer Olympics?

    • Rowing

    • Track and Field

    • Wrestling

    • Equestrian

    Correct Answer
    A. Track and Field
    Explanation
    Adam Nelson competed in the Track and Field event at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. This event includes various athletic competitions such as running, jumping, and throwing. It is a popular category in the Olympics and involves disciplines like sprinting, long jump, shot put, and javelin throw.

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  • 34. 

    Which U.S. runners won gold and silver in the 400m at the 1972 Olympics?

    • Dave Wottle And Rey Robinson

    • Rey Robinson And Eddie Hart

    • Tommie Smith And John Carlos

    • Vincent Matthews And Wayne Collett

    Correct Answer
    A. Vincent Matthews And Wayne Collett
    Explanation
    Vincent Matthews and Wayne Collett won gold and silver in the 400m at the 1972 Olympics.

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  • 35. 

    Who won the gold medal for the triple jump at the 1976 Summer Olympics?

    • Viktor Saneyev

    • Arnie Robinson

    • James Butts

    • Frank Wartenberg

    Correct Answer
    A. Viktor Saneyev
    Explanation
    Viktor Saneyev won the gold medal for the triple jump at the 1976 Summer Olympics.

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  • 36. 

    Who caused the USSR's pentathlon team to be disqualified in the 1976 Olympics?

    • Pavel Lednev

    • Boris Mosolov

    • Boris Onischenko

    • Velko Bratanov

    Correct Answer
    A. Boris Onischenko
    Explanation
    Boris Onischenko caused the USSR's pentathlon team to be disqualified in the 1976 Olympics.

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  • 37. 

    Aleksandr Tikhonov won gold in his 4th straight Olympics in what event at the 1980 Winter Games?

    • Luge

    • Bobsleigh

    • Biathlon Relay

    • Ski Jumping

    Correct Answer
    A. Biathlon Relay
    Explanation
    Aleksandr Tikhonov won gold in the Biathlon Relay event at the 1980 Winter Games. This event involves a team of four biathletes, each taking turns to ski a certain distance and then shoot at targets. Tikhonov's victory in this event marked his fourth consecutive gold medal in the Olympics, showcasing his exceptional skill and dominance in the sport.

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  • 38. 

    Who won the 4000m individual pursuit at the 1992 Summer Olympics?

    • Chris Boardman

    • Jens Lehmann

    • Stefan Steinweg

    • Gary Anderson

    Correct Answer
    A. Chris Boardman
    Explanation
    Chris Boardman won the 4000m individual pursuit at the 1992 Summer Olympics.

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  • 39. 

    Who won the gold medal in the women's 100m hurdles at the 2004 Olympics?

    • Olena Krasovska

    • Olga Fyodorova

    • Joanna Hayes

    • Melissa Morrison

    Correct Answer
    A. Joanna Hayes
    Explanation
    Joanna Hayes won the gold medal in the women's 100m hurdles at the 2004 Olympics.

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  • 40. 

    Pole vaulter Brad Walker set what U.S. record?

    • 19 Feet, 1/2 Inches

    • 15 Feet, 3 Inches

    • 18 Feet, 4 1/2 Inches

    • 16 Feet, 11 1/2 Inches

    Correct Answer
    A. 18 Feet, 4 1/2 Inches
    Explanation
    Brad Walker set the U.S. record for pole vaulting at a height of 18 feet, 4 1/2 inches.

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  • 41. 

    What pole vaulter was a basketball player at Roberts Wesleyan College?

    • Jenn Stuczynski

    • Kara Goucher

    • Adam Walsh

    • Brad Walker

    Correct Answer
    A. Jenn Stuczynski
    Explanation
    Jenn Stuczynski is the correct answer because she was a pole vaulter who also played basketball at Roberts Wesleyan College.

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