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Vasaloppet Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the famous Swedish ski race. Intended primarily for those who have not skiied the race.

A multiple-choice quiz by dp2. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dp2

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
329,873

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
149

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Question 1 of 10

1. How long is the Vasaloppet? Hint

60 km

50 km

90 km

30 km

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what year was the first Vasaloppet held? Hint

1963

1949

1922

1901

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the route of the Vasaloppet? Hint

Gavle to Sandviken

Stockholm to Danderyds

Kiruna to Abisko

Salen to Mora

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Vasaloppet commemorates the journey on skis from Salen to Mora of which of these people? Hint

Prince Haakon

King Gustav Vasa

Beowulf

Marcus Hellner

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Question 5 of 10

5. Other than Sweden in 2010, which three other countries had Vasaloppet races? Hint

Norway, Finland, Canada

Norway, Russia, Finland

Norway, USA, Denmark

USA, China, Japan

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Question 6 of 10

6. Approximately how many people ski the Vasaloppet annually? Hint

15,000

4000

2000

9000

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which of the following ways is the Vasaloppet different from most marathon ski races? Hint

Spare poles are provided

All racers start at the same time

The course is very hilly

The start and finish are different places

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Question 8 of 10

8. What food is the race famous for, distributing it at the rest stops? Hint

Herring

Bananas

Blueberry soup

Cinnamon rolls

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the week leading up to the Vasaloppet, there are many other races. Which of these is not one of those races? Hint

Opet sp�r

Kortvasan

Birkebeiner

Tjejvasan

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1954, Pekka Kuvaja won the race. what was remarkable about his victory? Hint

He was the first non-Swede to win

He won in 3:38:57, the fastest ever

It was his 6th win, the most ever

He skied it in a specialy adapted wheelchair

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How long is the Vasaloppet?

Answer: 90 km

The grueling 90 km course has numerous climbs as it twists through the Swedish province of Dalarna.

2. In what year was the first Vasaloppet held?

Answer: 1922

It was won in 1922 by Ernst Alm with a time of 7:32:49.

3. What is the route of the Vasaloppet?

Answer: Salen to Mora

The course winds through several other towns, about 10 km apart, where food, drink, and medical services are provided.

4. The Vasaloppet commemorates the journey on skis from Salen to Mora of which of these people?

Answer: King Gustav Vasa

In 1520, King Gustav Vasa fled from Stockholm, where the Danes were slaughtering the Swedish royalty, to Mora to attempt to raise the townspeople to fight. When he got there however, he found he wasn't wanted, so he continued his flight on skis towards Norway. Shortly thereafter, the citizens of Mora changed their minds, and sent their two fastest skiers after him.

The skiers caught up with the king 90 km away in the town of Salen. Today's race goes in the opposite direction as their pursuit.

5. Other than Sweden in 2010, which three other countries had Vasaloppet races?

Answer: USA, China, Japan

The American race began in 1972, followed by the Japanese in 1981, and the Chinese in 2003.

6. Approximately how many people ski the Vasaloppet annually?

Answer: 15,000

The race is capped at 16,000, and is nearly full every year. Many more people do the other races in the week leading up the Vasaloppet.

7. In which of the following ways is the Vasaloppet different from most marathon ski races?

Answer: All racers start at the same time

This causes many problems at the start, with 15,000 people being funneled down at the first uphill. It takes people who start in the back up to an hour to ski the first few km.

8. What food is the race famous for, distributing it at the rest stops?

Answer: Blueberry soup

More than 10,000 liters of soup are made every year for the race.

9. In the week leading up to the Vasaloppet, there are many other races. Which of these is not one of those races?

Answer: Birkebeiner

The other races vary in length from 30 to the full 90 km. The Birkebiener however, is a Norwegian ski race.

10. In 1954, Pekka Kuvaja won the race. what was remarkable about his victory?

Answer: He was the first non-Swede to win

Since then, many non-Swedes have won, but the competition still remains dominated by the home team.

Source: Author dp2

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