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Dutch Sports I Trivia Quiz

This quiz asks some questions about Dutch sport heroes.

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

Author
jokevv

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
25,154

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
569

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Question 1 of 10

1. The best known Dutch soccer player is Johan Cruijff. What was his jersey number? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Dutch female athlete won 4 Olympic gold medals in the 1948 London Olympics? Hint

Fanny Blankers-Koen

Ellen van Langen

Nelly Cooman

Sjoukje Dijkstra

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many gold medals were won by Dutch sporters in the Sydney 2000 Olympics? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Dutch speedskater won the European Allround Championships six times? Hint

Ids Postma

Ard Schenk

Gianni Romme

Rintje Ritsma

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Question 5 of 10

5. Rik Smits plays which sport? Hint

basketball

soccer

baseball

volleyball

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following Dutch soccer players never played for AC Milan? Hint

Ronald Koeman

Frank Rijkaard

Marco van Basten

Ruud Gullit

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Dutch cyclist won the Tour de France in 1980? Hint

Eric Breukink

Jan Raas

Joop Zoetemelk

Steven Rooks

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Question 8 of 10

8. Pieter van den Hoogenband won two gold medals in swimming in the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Which distances ? Hint

50m and 100m freestyle

100m freestyle and 100m butterfly

100m and 200m butterfly

100m and 200m freestyle

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Grand Slam tennis tournament did Richard Krajicek win in 1996? Hint

Australian Open

US Open

French Open

Wimbledon

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the nickname of the Dutch boxer Bep van Klaveren? Hint

The Flying Dutchman

The Dutch Windmill

Dutchie

Bully Bep

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The best known Dutch soccer player is Johan Cruijff. What was his jersey number?

Answer: 14

Normally number 14 is used for substitute players.

2. Which Dutch female athlete won 4 Olympic gold medals in the 1948 London Olympics?

Answer: Fanny Blankers-Koen

Fanny Blankers-Koen was elected female athlete of the 20th century.

3. How many gold medals were won by Dutch sporters in the Sydney 2000 Olympics?

Answer: 12

Swimming (5), Cycling (3), Equestrian (2), Judo (1), Field Hockey (1)

4. Which Dutch speedskater won the European Allround Championships six times?

Answer: Rintje Ritsma

Rintje Ritsma failed to qualify for the 2001 European Championships

5. Rik Smits plays which sport?

Answer: basketball

Rik Smits played for the Indiana Pacers for a number of years.

6. Which of the following Dutch soccer players never played for AC Milan?

Answer: Ronald Koeman

Ronald Koeman played amongst others for FC Barcelona.

7. Which Dutch cyclist won the Tour de France in 1980?

Answer: Joop Zoetemelk

The only other Dutch Tour winner was Jan Janssen in 1968.

8. Pieter van den Hoogenband won two gold medals in swimming in the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Which distances ?

Answer: 100m and 200m freestyle

Pieter van den Hoogenband also won two bronze medals in the 50m freestyle and the 4x200m freestyle estafette.

9. Which Grand Slam tennis tournament did Richard Krajicek win in 1996?

Answer: Wimbledon

Just before the final of this tournament started there was a (female) streaker on the court.

10. What was the nickname of the Dutch boxer Bep van Klaveren?

Answer: The Dutch Windmill

Bep van Klaveren won a gold medal in boxing in the 1928 Olympics.

Source: Author jokevv

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