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Quiz about Aussie Sport Lovers
Quiz about Aussie Sport Lovers

Aussie Sport Lovers Trivia Quiz


My first quiz, should be fairly simple if you know and enjoy a variety of sports. Mainly for an Australian audience, but all are welcome.

A multiple-choice quiz by Chucky_W. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Chucky_W
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
10,427
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1022
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Question 1 of 10
1. Cricket: what was Sir Donald Bradman's test batting average at the end of his career? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Soccer: which of the following players did not take the field for England in Euro 2000? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Rugby League: which of these Queensland players has scored the most tries for his State in Origin football? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Australian Rules: who won the 1989 Norm Smith medal? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Rugby Union: who coached the Wallabies to their 1991 World Cup win? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Basketball: which member of the Australian Boomers basketball team said he would refuse to play against the US Dream Team if the two teams met at the Barcelona Olympics? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Horse Racing: which horse won the 1983 Melbourne Cup? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Cricket:- Who was Australia's test cricket captain during WWII? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Soccer: what number did forward, Eric Cantona wear on his back for Manchester United? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Swimming:- Who won the men's 1500m freestyle at the Auckland Commonwealth Games? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Cricket: what was Sir Donald Bradman's test batting average at the end of his career?

Answer: 99.94

'The Don' only need 4 runs to end with 7000 runs and an average of 100.
2. Soccer: which of the following players did not take the field for England in Euro 2000?

Answer: Kevin Phillips

He was voted to be the second best player (best Englishman) by his peers for the preceding Premier League season.
3. Rugby League: which of these Queensland players has scored the most tries for his State in Origin football?

Answer: Dale Shearer

Shearer 11, Lewis 7, Hancock 5. There are a number of others with 5 tries.
4. Australian Rules: who won the 1989 Norm Smith medal?

Answer: Gary Ablett

He kicked 9 goals in a team that lost the Grand Final by 6 points.
5. Rugby Union: who coached the Wallabies to their 1991 World Cup win?

Answer: Bob Dwyer

6. Basketball: which member of the Australian Boomers basketball team said he would refuse to play against the US Dream Team if the two teams met at the Barcelona Olympics?

Answer: Phil Smyth

Smyth did not want to have to play on the same court as Magic Johnson because he feared he may catch AIDS!
7. Horse Racing: which horse won the 1983 Melbourne Cup?

Answer: Kiwi

8. Cricket:- Who was Australia's test cricket captain during WWII?

Answer: Don Bradman

9. Soccer: what number did forward, Eric Cantona wear on his back for Manchester United?

Answer: 7

The number was inherited by David Beckham.
10. Swimming:- Who won the men's 1500m freestyle at the Auckland Commonwealth Games?

Answer: Glen Housman

1990 Commonwealth games: Australia won 21 gold, 19 silver and 13 Bronze
Source: Author Chucky_W

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