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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Who became the first American male skier to win a gold medal in winning the 1984 Olympics Downhill?

    • A.

      Pete Patterson

    • B.

      Billy Kidd

    • C.

      Bill Johnson

    • D.

      A. J. Kitt

    Correct Answer
    C. Bill Johnson
    Explanation
    Bill Johnson became the first American male skier to win a gold medal in the 1984 Olympics Downhill.

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  • 2. 

    In what sport did Gaetan Boucher of Canada win two gold medals at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics?

    • A.

      Bobsled

    • B.

      Alpine Skiing

    • C.

      Cross-Country Skiing

    • D.

      Speed Skating

    Correct Answer
    D. Speed Skating
    Explanation
    Gaetan Boucher of Canada won two gold medals in Speed Skating at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics.

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  • 3. 

    Twin brothers Phil and Steve Mahre took first and second place in what event at the 1984 Winter Olympics?

    • A.

      Downhill

    • B.

      Biathlon

    • C.

      Slalom

    • D.

      Luge

    Correct Answer
    C. Slalom
    Explanation
    Phil and Steve Mahre, twin brothers, both achieved top positions in the same event at the 1984 Winter Olympics. The event in question is the slalom. Slalom is a skiing race where competitors navigate through a series of gates on a downhill course. The Mahre brothers' accomplishment of taking first and second place in the slalom event demonstrates their exceptional skiing skills and competitiveness.

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  • 4. 

    Marja-Liisa Hamalainen won all three individual gold medals in what sport at the 1984 Winter Olympics?

    • A.

      Alpine Skiing

    • B.

      Cross-Country Skiing

    • C.

      Biathlon

    • D.

      Speed Skating

    Correct Answer
    B. Cross-Country Skiing
    Explanation
    Marja-Liisa Hamalainen won all three individual gold medals in Cross-Country Skiing at the 1984 Winter Olympics. This means that she was the champion in all three events within this sport during the competition.

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  • 5. 

    At the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics, who won the first-ever U.S. gold medal in women's giant slalom?

    • A.

      Tamara McKinney

    • B.

      Christin Cooper

    • C.

      Gretchen Fraser

    • D.

      Debbie Armstrong

    Correct Answer
    D. Debbie Armstrong
    Explanation
    Debbie Armstrong won the first-ever U.S. gold medal in women's giant slalom at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics.

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  • 6. 

    A few years after the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics, land mines were laid at the site for what sport?

    • A.

      Alpine Skiing

    • B.

      Cross-Country Skiing

    • C.

      Ski Jumping

    • D.

      Bobsled

    Correct Answer
    D. Bobsled
    Explanation
    A few years after the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics, land mines were laid at the site for the sport of Bobsled. This means that the correct answer is Bobsled.

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  • 7. 

    In what sport at the 1984 Sarajevo Games did Jure Franko win Yugoslavia's first-ever Winter Olympics medal?

    • A.

      Alpine Skiing

    • B.

      Ski Jumping

    • C.

      Biathlon

    • D.

      Luge

    Correct Answer
    A. Alpine Skiing
    Explanation
    Jure Franko won Yugoslavia's first-ever Winter Olympics medal in Alpine Skiing at the 1984 Sarajevo Games.

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  • 8. 

    In what place did the U.S. Hockey team finish at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics?

    • A.

      5th

    • B.

      2nd

    • C.

      7th

    • D.

      3rd

    Correct Answer
    C. 7th
    Explanation
    The U.S. Hockey team finished in 7th place at the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics.

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  • 9. 

    Who won Australia's only speed skating Olympic gold?

    • A.

      Steven Bradbury

    • B.

      Stephen Lee

    • C.

      Alex McEwan

    • D.

      Mark McNee

    Correct Answer
    A. Steven Bradbury
    Explanation
    Steven Bradbury won Australia's only speed skating Olympic gold. This is because he was able to capitalize on a remarkable stroke of luck in the 2002 Winter Olympics. In the final race, all of his competitors crashed, leaving Bradbury as the last skater standing. Despite being behind for the majority of the race, he crossed the finish line first and secured the gold medal. This unexpected victory made him a national hero and a symbol of perseverance and determination.

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  • 10. 

    How many gold medals has Australia won at the Winter Olympics?

    • A.

      1

    • B.

      6

    • C.

      10

    • D.

      20

    Correct Answer
    B. 6
    Explanation
    Australia has won 6 gold medals at the Winter Olympics. This indicates that Australia has had success in certain winter sports events and has achieved a respectable number of gold medals in the history of the Winter Olympics.

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