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Beijing 2008 Trivia Quiz

Hope you have enjoyed the 2008 Olympics. Each question will about one sport. Hope you enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by ebanks120. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ebanks120

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
280,000

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who won the gold medal in gymnastics for the women's all around? Hint

Shawn Johnson

Oksana Chusovitina

Yang Yilin

Nastia Liukin

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the nationality of equestrian athlete Ian Millar? Hint

American

Canadian

English

Austrailian

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many gold medals has Michael Phelps won during the Beijing games? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. In track and field, what meter race did Sanya Richards win a bronze medal in? Hint

100 meter

800 meter

1500 meter

400 meter

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did Lin Dan beat in badminton to win the gold? Hint

Peter Gade

Chong Wei

Sung Hwan

Chen Jin

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following did not represent Team USA in beach volleyball? Hint

Elaine Youngs

Natalie Cook

Nicole Branagh

Kerri Walsh

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Question 7 of 10

7. What medal did Ronda Rousey win for women's judo? Hint

Bronze

She didn't win a medal

Gold

Silver

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which country won the most gold medals in wrestling events? Hint

France

Russia

Italy

Germany

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Question 9 of 10

9. In women's weightlifting, what was China's Cao Lei's weight division? Hint

75kg

63kg

69kg

48kg

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Question 10 of 10

10. Chris Hoy became London's ambassador for which sport? Hint

Shotput

Archery

Cycling

Shooting

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who won the gold medal in gymnastics for the women's all around?

Answer: Nastia Liukin

Although Shawn Johnson was the favorite to win the gold, Nastia Liukin joined the likes of Mary Lou Retton and Carly Patterson as American gold medalists for women's all around gymnastics.

2. What is the nationality of equestrian athlete Ian Millar?

Answer: Canadian

Ian Miller competed in the 2008 Olympics at the age of 61.

3. How many gold medals has Michael Phelps won during the Beijing games?

Answer: 8

Michael Phelps won a gold medal in the 400m individual medley, 4 x 100m freestyle relay, 200m freestyle, 200m butterfly, 4 x 200m freestyle relay, 200m individual medley, 100m butterfly, and 4x100m medley relay.

4. In track and field, what meter race did Sanya Richards win a bronze medal in?

Answer: 400 meter

Sanya Richards demonstrated tremendous endurance by finishing in 50 seconds on average during the games. On another note, she was always the first one to advance to the next one. Even though she came up short from winning the gold, Sanya Richards ran very good races overall.

5. Who did Lin Dan beat in badminton to win the gold?

Answer: Chong Wei

Lin Dan beat Ng Wei and Sung Hwan in the earlier rounds, Peter Gade in the quarterfinals, Chen Jin in the semi-finals, and won the tournament and the gold medal by defeating Lee Chong Wei in the finals.

6. Which of the following did not represent Team USA in beach volleyball?

Answer: Natalie Cook

Natalie Cook was a part of Team Australia. Her partner was Tamsin Barnett.

7. What medal did Ronda Rousey win for women's judo?

Answer: Bronze

In winning the bronze medal, Ronda Rouley became the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo. She defeated Annette Boehm to accomplish that record breaking feat.

8. Which country won the most gold medals in wrestling events?

Answer: Russia

In the wrestling events, Russia won 6 gold medals, France and Italy each won 1 gold medal, and Germany didn't win any gold.

9. In women's weightlifting, what was China's Cao Lei's weight division?

Answer: 75kg

In Cao Lei's event, she lifted 128 kg (282.2 pounds) in the snatch, and in the clean and jerk she lifted 154 kg (339.5 pounds). The total weight she lifted was 282 kg (621.7 pounds). As a result, she won the gold for her native China.

10. Chris Hoy became London's ambassador for which sport?

Answer: Cycling

Chris Hoy became the first cyclist representing the United Kingdom to win 3 individual cycling golds at the same games in 100 years. Because of that, he became the undisputed ambassador for the 2012 games held in London.

Source: Author ebanks120

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