Awesome Quiz On Sports - 2

Before 1980, the record for the high jump was 7 feet 8 1/2 inches.

Volleyball was invented in Holyoke, MA in 1895. This is the correct answer because it aligns with historical records and the known origins of the sport.

In 1957, Walter Frederick Morrison of the Wham-O company invented the Frisbee Flying Saucer.

Yannick Noah is from France.

In skiing, trails are often marked with symbols to indicate their difficulty level. The symbol that an intermediate skier should look for on a trail is a Blue Square. This symbol represents a trail of moderate difficulty, suitable for skiers with some experience and skills. It indicates that the trail may have steeper sections or obstacles, but it is generally manageable for intermediate skiers.

Jai alai is a sport that originated in the Basque region of Spain and is played with a curved basket called a "cesta" to catch and throw a ball called a "pelota." The playing area is called a "fronton." However, "juavo" is not a term used in the sport of jai alai.

Nolan Ryan's real first name is Lynn.

The Kentucky Derby race is run every year on the first Saturday in May. This tradition has been followed since the first Kentucky Derby in 1875. The race is held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky and is known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports." The choice of the first Saturday in May allows for favorable weather conditions and also avoids conflicting with other major horse racing events.

Football went on strike for 57 days.

Bjorn Borg won the Wimbledon Championship 5 times in a row in the late seventies. This dominance in the tournament during that period solidified his status as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. His skill, consistency, and mental strength allowed him to achieve this impressive feat, making him a true legend of the sport.

In 1981, the National League won the MLB All Star Game for the 10th consecutive time. This means that from 1972 to 1981, the National League emerged as the victor in each of these annual games.

In 1987, the world record ice-fishing catch of a trout was 8 lbs 4 oz. This means that someone caught a trout weighing 8 pounds and 4 ounces while ice fishing. This record-breaking catch surpassed any previous catches and set a new standard for ice-fishing achievements.

Al Unser won the 1987 Indianapolis 500 auto race in a time of 3 hours, 4 minutes, and 59 seconds.

Barbara Ann Scott is the first Canadian woman to win Olympic Gold. She achieved this feat in figure skating at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Scott's victory was significant as it marked a breakthrough for Canadian women in the sport and brought attention to figure skating in Canada. She went on to become a beloved figure in Canadian sports history and was inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame.

Alexei Urmanov won the men's figure skating Gold Medal in Lillehammer.