World Sports – Exercise – 1

World Sports » Exercise – 1

1. Former Australian captain Mark Taylor has had several nicknames over his playing career. Which of the following was NOT one of them?

(a) Tubby
(b) Stodge
(c) Helium Bat
(d) Stumpy

Answer
Answer : (d)
Explanation
Explanation :  He was christened ‘Helium Bat’ very early in his career by team mates, due to his habit of lifting his bat over his shoulder and letting anything bowled outside the off-stump go by. Let us discuss.
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2. Track and field star Carl Lewis won how many gold medals at the 1984 Olympic games?

(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) Four
(d) Eight

Answer
Answer : (c)
Explanation
Explanation :  Lewis has won nine Olympic gold medals in all: four in 1984 (100m, 200m, 4x100m, long jump), two in 1988 (100m and long jump), two in 1992 (4x100m and long jump), and one in 1996 (long jump). Let us discuss.
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3. Who holds second and third place for most yards rushing in a single season in the NFL?

(a) Barry Sanders
(b) Jim Brown
(c) OJ Simpson
(d) Dick Lane

Answer
Answer : (c)
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4. The nickname of Glenn McGrath is what?

(a) Ooh Ahh
(b) Penguin
(c) Big Bird
(d) Pigeon

Answer
Answer : (d)
Explanation
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5. What NHL goaltender has the most career wins?

(a) Grant Fuhr
(b) Patrick Roy
(c) Chris Osgood
(d) Mike Vernon

Answer
Answer : (a)
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