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    In 2010, which Big Ten QB set the FBS college football record for most rushing yards in a season with 1,702 yards?

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How Much Do You Really Know About Sports World Records?

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  • 2. 

    Which baseball player set a record in 1941 by batting .406 for the entire season?

    • Joe DiMaggio

    • Babe Ruth

    • Ted Williams

    • Micky Mantle

    Correct Answer
    A. Ted Williams
    Explanation
    In 1941, Ted Williams set a record by batting .406 for the entire season. This means that out of every 10 times he went up to bat, he successfully hit the ball 4.06 times on average. This was an incredible achievement, as batting over .400 is considered a rare feat in baseball. Joe DiMaggio, Babe Ruth, and Micky Mantle were all legendary baseball players, but they did not achieve a batting average of .406 in 1941.

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  • 3. 

    Under what flag did world record-setting Olympian Usain Bolt run?

    • England

    • Poland

    • Jamaica

    • USA

    Correct Answer
    A. Jamaica
    Explanation
    Usain Bolt, the world record-setting Olympian, ran under the flag of Jamaica. This is because Usain Bolt is Jamaican and has represented Jamaica in various international competitions, including the Olympics. He has achieved numerous world records and is widely regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time.

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  • 4. 

    In 1984, what did Germany's Uwe Hohn throw to become the first man to exceed 100 meters in the event?

    • Discus

    • Javelin

    • Baseball

    • Football

    Correct Answer
    A. Javelin
    Explanation
    In 1984, Germany's Uwe Hohn threw a javelin to become the first man to exceed 100 meters in the event. The javelin is a long spear-like object that is thrown as a sport. Hohn's achievement marked a significant milestone in the sport of javelin throwing, demonstrating his exceptional strength and technique to surpass the 100-meter mark.

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    Which player's 81 point performance against the Raptors set the record for most points in a game in the 3-point era?

    • Kobe Bryant

    • Carmelo Anthony

    • LeBron James

    • Shaquille O'Neal

    Correct Answer
    A. Kobe Bryant
    Explanation
    Kobe Bryant's 81 point performance against the Raptors set the record for most points in a game in the 3-point era. This means that no other player has scored as many points in a single game since the introduction of the 3-point line. Kobe's incredible scoring ability and skill allowed him to achieve this record-breaking feat, solidifying his status as one of the greatest players in basketball history.

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    Which Yankee who retired in 1939 set the record for most career grand slams with 23?

    • Lou Gehrig

    • Micky Mantle

    • Babe Ruth

    • Roger Maris

    Correct Answer
    A. Lou Gehrig
    Explanation
    Lou Gehrig is the correct answer because he retired in 1939 and set the record for most career grand slams with 23.

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  • 7. 

    Which NFL player set the record for most passing completions in a season with 450 completions in 2010?

    • Peyton Manning

    • Aaron Rodgers

    • Brett Favre

    • Tom Brady

    Correct Answer
    A. Peyton Manning
    Explanation
    Peyton Manning set the record for most passing completions in a season with 450 completions in 2010. This means that throughout the entire season, Manning successfully completed 450 passes, which is the highest number achieved by any NFL player in a single season.

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    Which rookie QB set the record for most passing yards in a game by a rookie in 2011 by throwing for 432 yards?

    • Andy Dalton

    • Blaine Gabbart

    • Carson Palmer

    • Cam Newton

    Correct Answer
    A. Cam Newton
    Explanation
    Cam Newton set the record for most passing yards in a game by a rookie in 2011 by throwing for 432 yards.

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    Which NFL player set the record for most touchdowns in a season in 2006 with 31?

    • Priest Holmes

    • Tom Brady

    • LaDanian Tomlinson

    • Adrian Peterson

    Correct Answer
    A. LaDanian Tomlinson
    Explanation
    LaDanian Tomlinson set the record for the most touchdowns in a season in 2006 with 31. This record-breaking season solidified Tomlinson as one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. He displayed exceptional skill, agility, and vision on the field, allowing him to find the end zone with remarkable consistency. Tomlinson's record stood for several years until it was eventually surpassed, but his achievement in 2006 remains a testament to his talent and impact on the game.

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    Which QB set an NFL record in 2010 for most TD passes thrown in a career by throwing 508?

    • Brett Favre

    • Peyton Manning

    • Tom Brady

    • Ben Roethlisberger

    Correct Answer
    A. Brett Favre
    Explanation
    Brett Favre set an NFL record in 2010 for the most touchdown passes thrown in a career by throwing 508. This means that throughout his career, Favre threw the highest number of touchdown passes compared to any other quarterback in NFL history.

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    Which player set the NFL record for most career interceptions returned for touchdowns in 2003 with 12?

    • Deion Sanders

    • Rod Woodson

    • Champ Bailey

    • Ed Reed

    Correct Answer
    A. Rod Woodson
    Explanation
    Rod Woodson set the NFL record for most career interceptions returned for touchdowns in 2003 with 12.

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  • 12. 

    Where did Russian Svetlana Masterkova set the women's world record for the mile in 1996?

    • Zurich

    • Cleveland

    • Mexico City

    • Rome

    Correct Answer
    A. Zurich
    Explanation
    In 1996, Russian athlete Svetlana Masterkova set the women's world record for the mile in Zurich.

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  • 13. 

    In what track and field event did Russian Yelena Isinbayeva set 20 world records, 9 of them in 2005 alone?

    • Pole Vault

    • 100 Meters

    • Decathlon

    • Shot Put

    Correct Answer
    A. Pole Vault
    Explanation
    Yelena Isinbayeva, a Russian athlete, set 20 world records in the track and field event of pole vault. This event requires athletes to use a long, flexible pole to clear a bar and land on a soft mat. Isinbayeva's dominance in pole vault is evident by the fact that she set 9 of these records in the year 2005 alone. Her achievements in this event have made her one of the most successful and influential pole vaulters in history.

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  • 14. 

    Which QB set an NFL record for most passing touchdowns in a season when he threw for 50 in 2007?

    • Tom Brady

    • Brett Favre

    • Drew Brees

    • Peyton Manning

    Correct Answer
    A. Tom Brady
    Explanation
    Tom Brady set an NFL record for the most passing touchdowns in a season when he threw for 50 in 2007. This means that in the 2007 season, Tom Brady threw the most touchdown passes out of all the quarterbacks in the NFL.

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    Which QB set an NFL record in 1969 by throwing 6 TD passes in a half?

    • Dan Fouts

    • Daryle Lamonica

    • Terry Bradshaw

    • Bart Starr

    Correct Answer
    A. Daryle Lamonica
    Explanation
    Daryle Lamonica is the correct answer because he set an NFL record in 1969 by throwing 6 touchdown passes in a half. This accomplishment is significant because it demonstrates Lamonica's exceptional performance and skill as a quarterback during that game.

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