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1.

What winner of the women's 100 meter run wasn't really a woman?
- A.
  
  Betty Cuthbert
- B.
  
  Wilhelmina Von Bremen
- C.
  
  Stanislawa Walasiewicz
- D.
  
  Helen Stevens
Correct Answer
C. Stanislawa Walasiewicz

Explanation
Stanislawa Walasiewicz is the correct answer because she was a Polish-American athlete who won the women's 100 meter run in the 1932 Olympics. However, it was later revealed that she had ambiguous genitalia and her gender was questioned. She was subjected to invasive examinations and was eventually allowed to continue competing as a woman. This controversy surrounding her gender identity makes her the correct answer to the question.

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2.

Which figure skater won the 1990 Women's World Championship gold?
- A.
  
  Midori Ito
- B.
  
  Kristi Yamaguchi
- C.
  
  Jill Trenary
- D.
  
  Nancy Kerrigan
Correct Answer
C. Jill Trenary

Explanation
Jill Trenary won the 1990 Women's World Championship gold in figure skating.

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3.

Who won the 1994 World Championships in women's skating?
- A.
  
  Oksana Baiul
- B.
  
  Lu Chen
- C.
  
  Michelle Kwan
- D.
  
  Yuka Sato
Correct Answer
D. Yuka Sato

Explanation
Yuka Sato won the 1994 World Championships in women's skating.

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4.

What year did the first female jockey win a Triple Crown race?
- A.
  
  1959
- B.
  
  1989
- C.
  
  1943
- D.
  
  1993
Correct Answer
D. 1993

Explanation
In 1993, the first female jockey won a Triple Crown race. This suggests that prior to that year, no female jockey had achieved this feat. It highlights the progress and breaking of barriers for women in the field of horse racing, as it took several decades for a female jockey to win such a prestigious race.

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5.

Who was elected NHL's MVP (aka Conn Smythe trophy winner) in 1990 Playoffs?
- A.
  
  Bill Ranford, Edmonton Oilers
- B.
  
  Glen Wesley, Boston Bruins
- C.
  
  Jeremy Roenick, Chicago Black Hawks
- D.
  
  Craig Simpson, Edmonton Oilers
Correct Answer
A. Bill Ranford, Edmonton Oilers

Explanation
Bill Ranford was elected NHL's MVP (aka Conn Smythe trophy winner) in the 1990 Playoffs. The Conn Smythe trophy is awarded to the most valuable player in the NHL playoffs, and Ranford's exceptional performance as the goaltender for the Edmonton Oilers earned him this prestigious title. He played a crucial role in helping the Oilers win the Stanley Cup that year, making numerous outstanding saves and displaying exceptional skill and determination throughout the playoffs.

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6.

Which of the following used to be an ice dancer?
- A.
  
  Kurt Browning
- B.
  
  Brian Boitano
- C.
  
  Elvis Stojko
- D.
  
  Paul Wylie
Correct Answer
A. Kurt Browning

Explanation
Kurt Browning used to be an ice dancer.

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7.

When did figure skating first appear in the United States?
- A.
  
  1918
- B.
  
  1784
- C.
  
  1849
- D.
  
  1903
Correct Answer
C. 1849

Explanation
Figure skating first appeared in the United States in 1849.

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8.

Who won the 1994 Professional Figure Skater of the Year Award?
- A.
  
  Elizabeth Manley
- B.
  
  Brian Orser
- C.
  
  Scott Hamilton
- D.
  
  Robin Cousins
Correct Answer
B. Brian Orser

Explanation
Brian Orser won the 1994 Professional Figure Skater of the Year Award.

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9.

Who was the first woman to land a triple lutz?
- A.
  
  Dorothy Hamill
- B.
  
  Denise Biellmann
- C.
  
  Katarina Witt
- D.
  
  Debi Thomas
Correct Answer
B. Denise Biellmann

Explanation
Denise Biellmann is credited with being the first woman to land a triple Lutz. The triple Lutz is a difficult figure skating jump that requires the skater to take off from the back inside edge of one foot, rotate three times in the air, and land on the back outside edge of the opposite foot. Biellmann, a Swiss figure skater, achieved this feat in the late 1970s, pioneering the move and setting a new standard for women's figure skating.

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10.

Who won the Wisconsin State cross country meet all four years of high school?
- A.
  
  Shannon Miller
- B.
  
  Gwen Torrence
- C.
  
  Suzy Favor
- D.
  
  Flo-Jo
Correct Answer
C. Suzy Favor

Explanation
Suzy Favor is the correct answer because she won the Wisconsin State cross country meet all four years of high school. This implies that she was consistently the best runner in her state throughout her high school career.

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11.

What nickname are Kawasakis also known by?
- A.
  
  Bazooka
- B.
  
  Kodiak
- C.
  
  Bushwhacker
- D.
  
  C And B
Correct Answer
C. Bushwhacker

Explanation
Kawasakis are also known by the nickname "Bushwhacker."

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12.

Who won the NCAA National Championship in wrestling in 1998 in the 177lbs. weigh class?
- A.
  
  Andy Smith
- B.
  
  Chris Miller
- C.
  
  Mitch Clark
- D.
  
  Chris Phillips
Correct Answer
C. Mitch Clark

Explanation
Mitch Clark won the NCAA National Championship in wrestling in 1998 in the 177lbs. weight class.

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13.

How many goals did Wayne Gretzky have in his hockey career?
- A.
  
  843 Goals
- B.
  
  752 Goals
- C.
  
  900 Goals
- D.
  
  802 Goals
Correct Answer
D. 802 Goals

Explanation
Wayne Gretzky had 802 goals in his hockey career.

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14.

Where does the annual Harvard-Yale regatta usually take place?
- A.
  
  Thames River, New London, CT
- B.
  
  Connecticut River, Springfield, MA
- C.
  
  Charles River, Boston, MA
- D.
  
  Quinnepiack River, New Haven, CT
Correct Answer
A. Thames River, New London, CT

Explanation
The annual Harvard-Yale regatta usually takes place on the Thames River in New London, CT.

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15.

In skateboarding when the board does a 360 flip and you do a 180 body variel, what is it?
- A.
  
  360 Backside Flip
- B.
  
  360 Frontside Flip
- C.
  
  180 Spinflop
- D.
  
  Bigspin Flip
Correct Answer
D. Bigspin Flip

Explanation
A Bigspin Flip is when the skateboard does a 360 flip while the rider does a 180 body varial. This means that the skateboard rotates 360 degrees horizontally and flips 360 degrees vertically, while the rider spins their body 180 degrees in the opposite direction of the skateboard's rotation.

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Fun Trivia Questions On Sports - 2

What winner of the women's 100 meter run wasn't really a woman?

Which figure skater won the 1990 Women's World Championship gold?

Who won the 1994 World Championships in women's skating?

What year did the first female jockey win a Triple Crown race?

Who was elected NHL's MVP (aka Conn Smythe trophy winner) in 1990 Playoffs?

Which of the following used to be an ice dancer?

When did figure skating first appear in the United States?

Who won the 1994 Professional Figure Skater of the Year Award?

Who was the first woman to land a triple lutz?

Who won the Wisconsin State cross country meet all four years of high school?

What nickname are Kawasakis also known by?

Who won the NCAA National Championship in wrestling in 1998 in the 177lbs. weigh class?

How many goals did Wayne Gretzky have in his hockey career?

Where does the annual Harvard-Yale regatta usually take place?

In skateboarding when the board does a 360 flip and you do a 180 body variel, what is it?