1.
Which right winger captained the Swedish team at the 2012 IIHF World Championship?
Correct Answer
D. Daniel Alfredsson
Explanation
Daniel Alfredsson captained the Swedish team at the 2012 IIHF World Championship.
2.
Who captained the Swedish men's ice hockey team at the 2006 Winter Olympics?
Correct Answer
D. Mats Sundin
Explanation
Mats Sundin captained the Swedish men's ice hockey team at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
3.
Which rival did Bjorn Borg famously face in the finals of the US Open and Wimbledon in 1980?
Correct Answer
D. John McEnroe
Explanation
In 1980, Bjorn Borg famously faced John McEnroe in the finals of both the US Open and Wimbledon. This rivalry between Borg and McEnroe was highly anticipated and captured the attention of tennis fans worldwide. Their contrasting playing styles and intense on-court battles made their matches some of the most memorable in tennis history.
4.
Which Swede was ATP Player of the Year in 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 and 1980?
Correct Answer
B. Bjorn Borg
Explanation
Bjorn Borg was the ATP Player of the Year for five consecutive years from 1976 to 1980.
5.
Which Swede partnered with Todd Woodbridge to win 3 consecutive Wimbledon Doubles tournaments?
Correct Answer
B. Jonas Bjorkman
Explanation
Jonas Bjorkman is the correct answer because he partnered with Todd Woodbridge to win 3 consecutive Wimbledon Doubles tournaments. This partnership was successful and they were able to achieve this feat.
6.
Which team knocked Sweden out of the 2012 IIHF World Championship?
Correct Answer
D. Czech Republic
Explanation
In the 2012 IIHF World Championship, Sweden was knocked out by the Czech Republic.
7.
Which goaltender logged the most ice time for Sweden during the 2012 IIHF World Championship?
Correct Answer
C. Viktor Fasth
Explanation
Viktor Fasth is the correct answer because he logged the most ice time for Sweden during the 2012 IIHF World Championship.
8.
Who coached the Swedish team at the 2012 IIHF World Championship?
Correct Answer
A. Par Marts
Explanation
Par Marts is the correct answer because he coached the Swedish team at the 2012 IIHF World Championship.
9.
Sweden took which place at the 2010 IIHF World Championship?
Correct Answer
A. Third
Explanation
Sweden placed third at the 2010 IIHF World Championship.
10.
Which of the four Grand Slam tournaments did Bjorn Borg enter only once between 1973 and 1981?
Correct Answer
C. Australian Open
Explanation
Bjorn Borg only entered the Australian Open once between 1973 and 1981.
11.
Anders Jarryd won his only Olympic medal in which year?
Correct Answer
A. 1988
Explanation
Anders Jarryd won his only Olympic medal in 1988.
12.
How old was Bjorn Borg when he won his first French Open?
Correct Answer
B. 18
Explanation
Bjorn Borg was 18 years old when he won his first French Open. This suggests that he achieved this significant milestone at a relatively young age, showcasing his exceptional talent and skill in the sport of tennis. Winning a prestigious tournament like the French Open at such a young age is a testament to Borg's early success and potential as a professional tennis player.
13.
Henrik Sundstrom often went by what nickname?
Correct Answer
B. Henke
Explanation
Henrik Sundstrom often went by the nickname "Henke".
14.
Which country did Sweden defeat in the bronze medal game at the 2009 IIHF World Championship?
Correct Answer
C. United States
Explanation
Sweden defeated the United States in the bronze medal game at the 2009 IIHF World Championship.
15.
What was the final score in Sweden's loss to Finland in the final game of the 2011 IIHF World Championship?
Correct Answer
B. 6 – 1
Explanation
In the final game of the 2011 IIHF World Championship, Sweden lost to Finland with a final score of 6-1.
16.
Who was the youngest player on the Swedish team at the 2012 IIHF World Championship?
Correct Answer
B. Gabriel Landeskog
Explanation
Gabriel Landeskog was the youngest player on the Swedish team at the 2012 IIHF World Championship.
17.
Anders Jarryd's best ever Grand Slam singles performance was at which tournament in 1985?
Correct Answer
D. Wimbledon
Explanation
In 1985, Anders Jarryd had his best ever Grand Slam singles performance at Wimbledon.
18.
Which Swede won the Boys' Singles event at the 2009 French Open?
Correct Answer
C. Daniel Berta
Explanation
Daniel Berta is the correct answer because he is the only Swede listed as an option. The other three options are not Swedes, so they cannot be the correct answer.
19.
Carl Kempe won an Olympic silver medal in which year?
Correct Answer
B. 1912
Explanation
Carl Kempe won an Olympic silver medal in the year 1912.