Sports World Records Trivia! MCQ

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Quiz: sports world records trivia MCQ. Rocky Marciano is considered to be one of the best heavyweights boxers of all time as he not only was able to be undefeated for forty-nine fights but won forty-three of them by knocking out his competitor. Did you know that the longest tennis match lasted eleven hours and five minutes? By taking this quiz, you will test how much you know about some standing world records in sports and those who made them.

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1.

How long was the world record longest cricket match, played in Bedfordshire, England in September 2010?
- A.
  
  105 Hours
- B.
  
  58 Hours
- C.
  
  14 Hours
- D.
  
  74 Hours
Correct Answer
A. 105 Hours

Explanation
The world record for the longest cricket match played in Bedfordshire, England in September 2010 was 105 hours. This means that the match lasted for a total of 105 hours, making it the longest cricket match in history.

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2.

How many cement bricks did Fernando Camareno break with one hand in one minute to set a world record in 2007?
- A.
  
  468
- B.
  
  331
- C.
  
  192
- D.
  
  274
Correct Answer
A. 468
3.

How high was the world record kick used by Christophe Pinna to break a 1-inch board in June 1988?
- A.
  
  9 Ft., 11-1/4 Inches
- B.
  
  12 Ft., 6 Inches
- C.
  
  8 Ft., 9-3/4 Inches
- D.
  
  7 Ft., 11-1/4 Inches
Correct Answer
A. 9 Ft., 11-1/4 Inches

Explanation
Christophe Pinna used a world record kick of 9 Ft., 11-1/4 Inches to break a 1-inch board in June 1988.

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4.

How many cement patio blocks did Larry Fields break in 2 minute with his elbows to set a new world record in 2004?
- A.
  
  208
- B.
  
  67
- C.
  
  354
- D.
  
  58
Correct Answer
C. 354
5.

How many one-inch thick boards did USA's Kevin Shelley break on his forehead to set the world record in August 1999?
- A.
  
  13
- B.
  
  44
- C.
  
  31
- D.
  
  23
Correct Answer
C. 31

Explanation
Kevin Shelley set the world record for breaking one-inch thick boards on his forehead in August 1999. The number of boards he broke was 31.

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6.

Who holds the distinction as the first individual to perform the double cork in snowboarding competition?
- A.
  
  Jamie Pierre
- B.
  
  David Benedek
- C.
  
  Shaun White
- D.
  
  Tammy McMinn
Correct Answer
B. David Benedek

Explanation
David Benedek holds the distinction as the first individual to perform the double cork in snowboarding competition.

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7.

Who stomped his way into the snowboarding world record book in 2011 with the world's first triple cork?
- A.
  
  Torstein Horgmo
- B.
  
  Tammy McMinn
- C.
  
  Shaun White
- D.
  
  Barret Christy
Correct Answer
A. Torstein Horgmo

Explanation
Torstein Horgmo stomped his way into the snowboarding world record book in 2011 with the world's first triple cork. This means that he successfully performed a trick called the triple cork, which involves completing three flips and four spins while in the air. This achievement solidified Horgmo's place in snowboarding history and showcased his skill and innovation in the sport.

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8.

Who "accidentally" hit a 105m cliff drop in a snowboarding competition in 2011 to set the world record for cliff jump?
- A.
  
  Fred Syversen
- B.
  
  Terje H책konsen
- C.
  
  Shaun White
- D.
  
  Mads Jonsson
Correct Answer
A. Fred Syversen

Explanation
Fred Syversen accidentally hit a 105m cliff drop in a snowboarding competition in 2011 to set the world record for cliff jump.

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9.

As of November 2011, what is the world record for most medals won by any individual snowboarder?
- A.
  
  Shaun White
- B.
  
  Mads Jonsson
- C.
  
  Tammy McMinn
- D.
  
  Barret Christy
Correct Answer
D. Barret Christy

Explanation
Barret Christy holds the world record for the most medals won by any individual snowboarder as of November 2011.

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10.

As of November 2011, who holds the disabled men's world record for fastest downhill ski run?
- A.
  
  Eric Barone (France)
- B.
  
  Mark Tessier (USA)
- C.
  
  Pieter Hohn (Germany)
- D.
  
  Michael Milton (Australia)
Correct Answer
D. Michael Milton (Australia)

Explanation
Michael Milton holds the disabled men's world record for the fastest downhill ski run as of November 2011.

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11.

What Pakistani field hockey player holds the world record for most goals scored in a single season, as of 2011?
- A.
  
  Dhyan Chand
- B.
  
  Sohail Abbas
- C.
  
  Abdul Rashid Jr.
- D.
  
  Brian Glencross
Correct Answer
B. Sohail Abbas

Explanation
Sohail Abbas holds the world record for the most goals scored in a single season, as of 2011.

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12.

Who set a new record for the indoor triple jump in Paris in 2011?
- A.
  
  Kenenisa Bekele
- B.
  
  Randy Barnes
- C.
  
  Teddy Tamgho
- D.
  
  Daniel Koomen
Correct Answer
C. Teddy Tamgho

Explanation
Teddy Tamgho set a new record for the indoor triple jump in Paris in 2011.

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Sports World Records Trivia! MCQ

How long was the world record longest cricket match, played in Bedfordshire, England in September 2010?

How many cement bricks did Fernando Camareno break with one hand in one minute to set a world record in 2007?

How high was the world record kick used by Christophe Pinna to break a 1-inch board in June 1988?

How many cement patio blocks did Larry Fields break in 2 minute with his elbows to set a new world record in 2004?

How many one-inch thick boards did USA's Kevin Shelley break on his forehead to set the world record in August 1999?

Who holds the distinction as the first individual to perform the double cork in snowboarding competition?

Who stomped his way into the snowboarding world record book in 2011 with the world's first triple cork?

Who "accidentally" hit a 105m cliff drop in a snowboarding competition in 2011 to set the world record for cliff jump?

As of November 2011, what is the world record for most medals won by any individual snowboarder?

As of November 2011, who holds the disabled men's world record for fastest downhill ski run?

What Pakistani field hockey player holds the world record for most goals scored in a single season, as of 2011?

Who set a new record for the indoor triple jump in Paris in 2011?