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Melbourne 2006 - Swimming

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Melbourne 2006  Swimming game quiz
"The Commonwealth Games in Melbourne were a huge success with many surprises coming in the swimming pool. How much do you recall?"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. The 2006 Commonwealth Games were very successful for Scotland. David Carry won two Gold medals. In which two events was he victorious?
    400m freestyle and 200m individual medley
    200m freestyle and 400m individual medley
    400m freestyle and 400m individual medley
    200m freestyle and 200m individual medley


2. One of many Scotland success stories came with 2 victories for Caitlin McClatchey in the 200m and 400m freestyle events. Who finished second in the 200m freestyle for women?
    Joanne Jackson (ENG)
    Lisbeth Lenton (AUS)
    Bronte Barratt (AUS)
    Melanie Marshall (ENG)


3. It was double gold success for the winner of the men's 50m and 100m breaststroke events. Which swimmer achieved this unexpected double?
    James Gibson (ENG)
    Michael Brown (CAN)
    Brenton Rickard (AUS)
    Chris Cook (ENG)


4. Australia dominated the women's events. There was an Australian clean sweep of the medals in the 50m butterfly. Who won gold?
    Danni Miatke
    Jessicah Schipper
    Lisbeth Lenton
    Alice Mills


5. Which Australian breaststroke swimmer won three individual events?
    Jade Edmistone
    Jessicah Schipper
    Tayliah Zimmer
    Leisel Jones


6. Which of the following countries failed to win an individual Gold medal in the men's events at Melbourne?
    Wales
    Papua New Guinea
    Australia
    Canada


7. Which of the following English swimmers did not win gold?
    Rebecca Cooke
    Ross Davenport
    Melanie Marshall
    Simon Burnett


8. Scottish swimmer Euan Dale won a silver medal in which event?
    200m freestyle
    200m individual medley
    400m freestyle
    400m individual medley


9. A swimmer from New Zealand won an individual gold medal at the Melbourne games?
    True
    False


10. Who was initially selected to host the Commonwealth Games in 2010?
    New Delhi, India
    Cape Town, South Africa
    London, England
    Nairobi, Kenya


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