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Australian Sport Trivia Quiz

A quiz all about Australian sport. Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by Good1Girl. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Good1Girl

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
328,389

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
406

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Question 1 of 10

1. For which Australian sport would you find teams like Melbourne Storm, Brisbane Broncos, Canberra Raiders and Newcastle Knights to name a few? Hint

National Rugby League (NRL)

Australian Football League (AFL)

A League Soccer

Super 14 Rugby Union

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which sport do you associate the names Laura Geitz, Susan Pratley, Madison Browne, and Julie Corletto with? Hint

Water Polo

Hockey

Netball

Basketball

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Melbourne Cup winning horses Subzero, Makybe Diva, Doriemus, and Tawriffic were all trained by whom? Hint

Bart Cummings

Lee Freedman

Gai Waterhouse

David Hayes

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Question 4 of 10

4. Phil Rogers, Ryan Mitchell, Christian Sprenger, and Brenton Rickard are swimmers specialising in what discipline? Hint

Breaststroke

Backstroke

Butterfly

Freestyle

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which statement is incorrect regarding Australian cricketers Jim Burke, Doug Walters, Mark Waugh, and Michael Clarke? Hint

Players maiden Test centuries were against England

Each player scored a Test century on debut

These men are all from New South Wales

They have all taken at least one Test match wicket

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the first Australian to win a MotoGP race at the Valencia Grand Prix circuit? Hint

Garry McCoy

Troy Bayliss

Casey Stoner

Mick Doohan

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Question 7 of 10

7. Besides Cathy Freeman, who was Australia's only other female track and field competitor to win a medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games? Hint

Louise McPaul

Nicole Boegman

Melinda Gainsford-Taylor

Kerry Saxby-Junna

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which two years did Patrick Rafter win back-to-back titles at the U.S tennis Open? Hint

1998 and 1999

1997 and 1998

1996 and 1997

1995 and 1996

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Australian golfer was still an amateur when he won the Australian Open golf tournament in 1999? Hint

Adam Scott

John Senden

Aaron Baddeley

Nick O'Hern

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who were the A League soccer champions in the inaugural season of 2005-06? Hint

Adelaide United

Melbourne Victory

Central Coast Mariners

Sydney F.C

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. For which Australian sport would you find teams like Melbourne Storm, Brisbane Broncos, Canberra Raiders and Newcastle Knights to name a few?

Answer: National Rugby League (NRL)

The NRL as it is known today is a professional Rugby League competition consisting of teams from Australia and New Zealand. The competition has gone through some name changes over the years, but has been running since 1908.

2. Which sport do you associate the names Laura Geitz, Susan Pratley, Madison Browne, and Julie Corletto with?

Answer: Netball

They of course are all members of the national team called the Diamonds.

3. The Melbourne Cup winning horses Subzero, Makybe Diva, Doriemus, and Tawriffic were all trained by whom?

Answer: Lee Freedman

Tawriffic won in 1989, Subzero in 1992, Doriemus in 1995,and Makybe Diva won in 2003-2005, but was only trained by Freedman in 2004-2005.

4. Phil Rogers, Ryan Mitchell, Christian Sprenger, and Brenton Rickard are swimmers specialising in what discipline?

Answer: Breaststroke

All men have represented Australia at the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Championship events. Phil Rogers, Christian Sprenger, and Brenton Rickard have also been world record holders during their careers.

5. Which statement is incorrect regarding Australian cricketers Jim Burke, Doug Walters, Mark Waugh, and Michael Clarke?

Answer: Players maiden Test centuries were against England

Michael Clarke was the only player mentioned here not to score his Test century on debut against England. He actually scored 151 in his first Test innings against India at Bangalore on the 6th October 2004.

6. Who was the first Australian to win a MotoGP race at the Valencia Grand Prix circuit?

Answer: Garry McCoy

The first MotoGP race was held in Australia in 1999. Garry McCoy won the event in 2000.

7. Besides Cathy Freeman, who was Australia's only other female track and field competitor to win a medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games?

Answer: Louise McPaul

Louise won a silver medal in the javelin with a throw of 65.54 metres. She was beaten by Finland's Heli Rantanen who threw 67.94 metres.

8. Which two years did Patrick Rafter win back-to-back titles at the U.S tennis Open?

Answer: 1997 and 1998

Patrick beat Greg Rusedski from Great Britain in four sets (6-3,6-2,4-6,7-5) in the 1997 final. He then beat fellow Australian Mark Philippoussis the following year in four sets (6-3,3-6,6-2,6-0). It was the only grand slam event that Pat won during his career.

9. Which Australian golfer was still an amateur when he won the Australian Open golf tournament in 1999?

Answer: Aaron Baddeley

Baddeley won back-to-back titles in 1999 and 2000. He turned professional in 2000.

10. Who were the A League soccer champions in the inaugural season of 2005-06?

Answer: Sydney F.C

Sydney F.C beat the Central Coast Mariners 1-0 to be crowned champions. Adelaide United were Premiers from the regular season before the finals were played.

Source: Author Good1Girl

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