Olympics & Tournaments

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1.Which Olympic event is a footrace of 42.195 kilometers?
- A. the heptathlon
- B. the hammer throw
- C. the marathon
- D. the 100 meters
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the marathon
Did you know? The marathon commemorates the legend of the messenger Pheidippides.
2.Which Olympic event combines seven events over two days?
- A. the heptathlon
- B. the triple jump
- C. artistic swimming
- D. the 100 meters
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the heptathlon
Did you know? The heptathlon is the women's counterpart of the decathlon.
3.Which Olympic event is judged on artistry as well as athleticism?
- A. artistic swimming
- B. the decathlon
- C. the heptathlon
- D. the steeplechase
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artistic swimming
Did you know? Artistic swimming was formerly called synchronized swimming.
4.Which competition features sports on snow and ice?
- A. the Paralympic Games
- B. the Olympic Games
- C. the X Games
- D. the Winter Olympics
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the Winter Olympics
Did you know? The first Winter Olympics were held in 1924 in Chamonix.
5.Which competition features extreme sports like skateboarding and motocross?
- A. the X Games
- B. the Paralympic Games
- C. the Winter Olympics
- D. the Olympic Games
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the X Games
Did you know? The X Games were created by ESPN in 1995.
6.Which trophy goes to the outstanding college football player in the United States?
- A. the Ryder Cup
- B. the Davis Cup
- C. the Stanley Cup
- D. the Heisman Trophy
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the Heisman Trophy
Did you know? The Heisman Trophy has been awarded since 1935.
7.Which tournament is the famous golf tournament held each April at Augusta?
- A. the Masters
- B. the U.S. Open
- C. the Open Championship
- D. the PGA Championship
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the Masters
Did you know? The Masters is played at Augusta National Golf Club.
8.Which trophy goes to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball?
- A. the Green Jacket
- B. the Stanley Cup
- C. the Cy Young Award
- D. the Ballon d'Or
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the Cy Young Award
Did you know? The Cy Young Award is named after the Hall of Fame pitcher.
9.Which Olympic event combines a hop, a step and a jump?
- A. artistic swimming
- B. the 100 meters
- C. the 4x100 relay
- D. the triple jump
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the triple jump
Did you know? The triple jump demands rhythm in all three phases.
10.Which trophy is awarded to the world's best soccer player of the year?
- A. the Ballon d'Or
- B. the Davis Cup
- C. the Vince Lombardi Trophy
- D. the Cy Young Award
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the Ballon d'Or
Did you know? The Ballon d'Or has been awarded by France Football since 1956.
11.Which Olympic event combines ten track and field events?
- A. the 100 meters
- B. artistic swimming
- C. the decathlon
- D. the 4x100 relay
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the decathlon
Did you know? The decathlon is contested over two days.
12.Which Olympic event combines running with water jumps and barriers?
- A. the marathon
- B. the steeplechase
- C. the decathlon
- D. the heptathlon
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the steeplechase
Did you know? The steeplechase includes 28 barrier jumps per race.
13.Which Olympic event decides the world's fastest human?
- A. the decathlon
- B. the 4x100 relay
- C. the 100 meters
- D. the pole vault
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the 100 meters
Did you know? The 100m final is one of the most watched Olympic events.
14.Which trophy is awarded to the Super Bowl champion?
- A. the Ballon d'Or
- B. the Stanley Cup
- C. the Vince Lombardi Trophy
- D. the Green Jacket
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the Vince Lombardi Trophy
Did you know? The Vince Lombardi Trophy is named after the legendary Packers coach.
15.Which Olympic event involves throwing a heavy metal ball attached to a wire?
- A. the marathon
- B. artistic swimming
- C. the hammer throw
- D. the triple jump
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the hammer throw
Did you know? The hammer throw is one of the oldest Olympic throwing events.
16.Which competition is cycling's most famous stage race?
- A. the Tour de France
- B. the X Games
- C. the Winter Olympics
- D. the Olympic Games
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the Tour de France
Did you know? The Tour de France leader wears the yellow jersey.
17.Which Olympic event is a sprint race run by teams of four?
- A. the 4x100 relay
- B. the pole vault
- C. the 100 meters
- D. artistic swimming
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the 4x100 relay
Did you know? The 4x100 relay requires precise baton exchanges.
18.Which tournament is the oldest tennis tournament in the world?
- A. the Australian Open
- B. the U.S. Open
- C. Wimbledon
- D. the French Open
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Wimbledon
Did you know? Wimbledon has been played since 1877.
19.Which trophy is the premier international team competition in men's tennis?
- A. the Davis Cup
- B. the Ryder Cup
- C. the Ballon d'Or
- D. the Heisman Trophy
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the Davis Cup
Did you know? The Davis Cup began in 1900 as a contest between the US and the British Isles.
20.Which trophy is the championship trophy of the NHL?
- A. the Stanley Cup
- B. the Ryder Cup
- C. the Davis Cup
- D. the Heisman Trophy
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the Stanley Cup
Did you know? The Stanley Cup is the oldest trophy in North American sports.
21.Which Olympic event uses a long flexible pole to clear a bar?
- A. the steeplechase
- B. the 100 meters
- C. the pole vault
- D. the heptathlon
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the pole vault
Did you know? Modern fiberglass poles allow vaults above six meters.
22.Which competition features elite athletes with disabilities?
- A. the Paralympic Games
- B. the X Games
- C. the Winter Olympics
- D. the Tour de France
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the Paralympic Games
Did you know? The first official Paralympic Games were held in 1960.
23.Which trophy is awarded to the winner of the Masters?
- A. the Cy Young Award
- B. the Davis Cup
- C. the Green Jacket
- D. the Ryder Cup
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the Green Jacket
Did you know? The Green Jacket ceremony happens at Augusta National.
24.Which competition is held every four years and was revived in 1896?
- A. the X Games
- B. the Olympic Games
- C. the Paralympic Games
- D. the Winter Olympics
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the Olympic Games
Did you know? The ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece.
25.Which trophy is a golf contest between teams from Europe and the United States?
- A. the Vince Lombardi Trophy
- B. the Stanley Cup
- C. the Heisman Trophy
- D. the Ryder Cup
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the Ryder Cup
Did you know? The Ryder Cup is one of golf's most passionate team events.

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