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    Which Swede was ATP Player of the Year in 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 and 1980?

    • Harry Ramberg
    • Bjorn Borg
    • Nils Holm
    • Thomas Enqvist
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  • 2. 

    Which rival did Bjorn Borg famously face in the finals of the US Open and Wimbledon in 1980?

    • Jimmy Connors

    • Rod Laver

    • Arthur Ashe

    • John McEnroe

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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  • 3. 

    Which Swede partnered with Todd Woodbridge to win 3 consecutive Wimbledon Doubles tournaments?

    • Jan Apell

    • Jonas Bjorkman

    • Joakim Nystrom

    • Jorgen Persson

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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  • 4. 

    How old was Bjorn Borg when he won his first French Open?

    • 20

    • 18

    • 22

    • 24

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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  • 5. 

    Which country did Sweden defeat in the bronze medal game at the 2009 IIHF World Championship?

    • Russia

    • Belarus

    • United States

    • Latvia

    Correct Answer
    A. United States
    Explanation
    Sweden defeated the United States in the bronze medal game at the 2009 IIHF World Championship.

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  • 6. 

    Henrik Sundstrom often went by what nickname?

    • Hank

    • Henke

    • Honk

    • Hulk

    Correct Answer
    A. Henke
    Explanation
    Henrik Sundstrom often went by the nickname "Henke".

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  • 7. 

    Anders Jarryd's best ever Grand Slam singles performance was at which tournament in 1985?

    • French Open

    • US Open

    • Australian Open

    • Wimbledon

    Correct Answer
    A. Wimbledon
    Explanation
    In 1985, Anders Jarryd had his best ever Grand Slam singles performance at Wimbledon.

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  • 8. 

    Which of the four Grand Slam tournaments did Bjorn Borg enter only once between 1973 and 1981?

    • US Open

    • French Open

    • Australian Open

    • Wimbledon

    Correct Answer
    A. Australian Open
    Explanation
    Bjorn Borg only entered the Australian Open once between 1973 and 1981.

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  • 9. 

    Which right winger captained the Swedish team at the 2012 IIHF World Championship?

    • Fredrik Pettersson

    • Jakob Silfverberg

    • Patric Hornqvist

    • Daniel Alfredsson

    Correct Answer
    A. Daniel Alfredsson
    Explanation
    Daniel Alfredsson captained the Swedish team at the 2012 IIHF World Championship.

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  • 10. 

    Who captained the Swedish men's ice hockey team at the 2006 Winter Olympics?

    • Fredrik Modin

    • Peter Forsberg

    • Stefan Liv

    • Mats Sundin

    Correct Answer
    A. Mats Sundin
    Explanation
    Mats Sundin captained the Swedish men's ice hockey team at the 2006 Winter Olympics.

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  • 11. 

    Which Swede won the Boys' Singles event at the 2009 French Open?

    • Bjorn Phau

    • Henri Laaksonen

    • Daniel Berta

    • Lucas Renard

    Correct Answer
    A. 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.

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  • 12. 

    Who coached the Swedish team at the 2012 IIHF World Championship?

    • Par Marts

    • Peter Popovic

    • Roger Ronnberg

    • Jorgen Jonsson

    Correct Answer
    A. Par Marts
    Explanation
    Par Marts is the correct answer because he coached the Swedish team at the 2012 IIHF World Championship.

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    Who was the youngest player on the Swedish team at the 2012 IIHF World Championship?

    • Marcus Kruger

    • Gabriel Landeskog

    • Victor Hedman

    • Erik Karlsson

    Correct Answer
    A. Gabriel Landeskog
    Explanation
    Gabriel Landeskog was the youngest player on the Swedish team at the 2012 IIHF World Championship.

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  • 14. 

    What was the final score in Sweden's loss to Finland in the final game of the 2011 IIHF World Championship?

    • 4 – 1

    • 6 – 1

    • 3 – 1

    • 5 – 1

    Correct Answer
    A. 6 – 1
    Explanation
    In the final game of the 2011 IIHF World Championship, Sweden lost to Finland with a final score of 6-1.

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  • 15. 

    Which team knocked Sweden out of the 2012 IIHF World Championship?

    • Finland

    • Canada

    • Russia

    • Czech Republic

    Correct Answer
    A. Czech Republic
    Explanation
    In the 2012 IIHF World Championship, Sweden was knocked out by the Czech Republic.

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  • 16. 

    Which goaltender logged the most ice time for Sweden during the 2012 IIHF World Championship?

    • Jonas Gustavsson

    • Henrik Lundqvist

    • Viktor Fasth

    • Jhonas Enroth

    Correct Answer
    A. Viktor Fasth
    Explanation
    Viktor Fasth is the correct answer because he logged the most ice time for Sweden during the 2012 IIHF World Championship.

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  • 17. 

    Sweden took which place at the 2010 IIHF World Championship?

    • Third

    • Fourth

    • Second

    • First

    Correct Answer
    A. Third
    Explanation
    Sweden placed third at the 2010 IIHF World Championship.

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  • 18. 

    Carl Kempe won an Olympic silver medal in which year?

    • 1936

    • 1912

    • 1924

    • 1948

    Correct Answer
    A. 1912
    Explanation
    Carl Kempe won an Olympic silver medal in the year 1912.

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  • 19. 

    Anders Jarryd won his only Olympic medal in which year?

    • 1988

    • 1980

    • 1992

    • 1984

    Correct Answer
    A. 1988
    Explanation
    Anders Jarryd won his only Olympic medal in 1988.

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