Sports In Sweden Quiz
Can you answer all these questions about sports?
- 1.
Which right winger captained the Swedish team at the 2012 IIHF World Championship?
- A.
Fredrik Pettersson
- B.
Jakob Silfverberg
- C.
Patric Hornqvist
- D.
Daniel Alfredsson
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D. Daniel AlfredssonExplanation
Daniel Alfredsson captained the Swedish team at the 2012 IIHF World Championship.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who captained the Swedish men's ice hockey team at the 2006 Winter Olympics?
- A.
Fredrik Modin
- B.
Peter Forsberg
- C.
Stefan Liv
- D.
Mats Sundin
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D. Mats SundinExplanation
Mats Sundin captained the Swedish men's ice hockey team at the 2006 Winter Olympics.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which rival did Bjorn Borg famously face in the finals of the US Open and Wimbledon in 1980?
- A.
Jimmy Connors
- B.
Rod Laver
- C.
Arthur Ashe
- D.
John McEnroe
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D. John McEnroeExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which Swede was ATP Player of the Year in 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 and 1980?
- A.
Harry Ramberg
- B.
Bjorn Borg
- C.
Nils Holm
- D.
Thomas Enqvist
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B. Bjorn BorgExplanation
Bjorn Borg was the ATP Player of the Year for five consecutive years from 1976 to 1980.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which Swede partnered with Todd Woodbridge to win 3 consecutive Wimbledon Doubles tournaments?
- A.
Jan Apell
- B.
Jonas Bjorkman
- C.
Joakim Nystrom
- D.
Jorgen Persson
Correct Answer
B. Jonas BjorkmanExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which team knocked Sweden out of the 2012 IIHF World Championship?
- A.
Finland
- B.
Canada
- C.
Russia
- D.
Czech Republic
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D. Czech RepublicExplanation
In the 2012 IIHF World Championship, Sweden was knocked out by the Czech Republic.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which goaltender logged the most ice time for Sweden during the 2012 IIHF World Championship?
- A.
Jonas Gustavsson
- B.
Henrik Lundqvist
- C.
Viktor Fasth
- D.
Jhonas Enroth
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C. Viktor FasthExplanation
Viktor Fasth is the correct answer because he logged the most ice time for Sweden during the 2012 IIHF World Championship.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who coached the Swedish team at the 2012 IIHF World Championship?
- A.
Par Marts
- B.
Peter Popovic
- C.
Roger Ronnberg
- D.
Jorgen Jonsson
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A. Par MartsExplanation
Par Marts is the correct answer because he coached the Swedish team at the 2012 IIHF World Championship.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Sweden took which place at the 2010 IIHF World Championship?
- A.
Third
- B.
Fourth
- C.
Second
- D.
First
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A. ThirdExplanation
Sweden placed third at the 2010 IIHF World Championship.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the four Grand Slam tournaments did Bjorn Borg enter only once between 1973 and 1981?
- A.
US Open
- B.
French Open
- C.
Australian Open
- D.
Wimbledon
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C. Australian OpenExplanation
Bjorn Borg only entered the Australian Open once between 1973 and 1981.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Anders Jarryd won his only Olympic medal in which year?
- A.
1988
- B.
1980
- C.
1992
- D.
1984
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A. 1988Explanation
Anders Jarryd won his only Olympic medal in 1988.Rate this question:
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- 12.
How old was Bjorn Borg when he won his first French Open?
- A.
20
- B.
18
- C.
22
- D.
24
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B. 18Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Henrik Sundstrom often went by what nickname?
- A.
Hank
- B.
Henke
- C.
Honk
- D.
Hulk
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B. HenkeExplanation
Henrik Sundstrom often went by the nickname "Henke".Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which country did Sweden defeat in the bronze medal game at the 2009 IIHF World Championship?
- A.
Russia
- B.
Belarus
- C.
United States
- D.
Latvia
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C. United StatesExplanation
Sweden defeated the United States in the bronze medal game at the 2009 IIHF World Championship.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What was the final score in Sweden's loss to Finland in the final game of the 2011 IIHF World Championship?
- A.
4 – 1
- B.
6 – 1
- C.
3 – 1
- D.
5 – 1
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B. 6 – 1Explanation
In the final game of the 2011 IIHF World Championship, Sweden lost to Finland with a final score of 6-1.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Who was the youngest player on the Swedish team at the 2012 IIHF World Championship?
- A.
Marcus Kruger
- B.
Gabriel Landeskog
- C.
Victor Hedman
- D.
Erik Karlsson
Correct Answer
B. Gabriel LandeskogExplanation
Gabriel Landeskog was the youngest player on the Swedish team at the 2012 IIHF World Championship.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Anders Jarryd's best ever Grand Slam singles performance was at which tournament in 1985?
- A.
French Open
- B.
US Open
- C.
Australian Open
- D.
Wimbledon
Correct Answer
D. WimbledonExplanation
In 1985, Anders Jarryd had his best ever Grand Slam singles performance at Wimbledon.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Which Swede won the Boys' Singles event at the 2009 French Open?
- A.
Bjorn Phau
- B.
Henri Laaksonen
- C.
Daniel Berta
- D.
Lucas Renard
Correct Answer
C. Daniel BertaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Carl Kempe won an Olympic silver medal in which year?
- A.
1936
- B.
1912
- C.
1924
- D.
1948
Correct Answer
B. 1912Explanation
Carl Kempe won an Olympic silver medal in the year 1912.Rate this question:
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