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Quiz about World of Sports in 2019
Quiz about World of Sports in 2019

World of Sports in 2019 Trivia Quiz


A list of sporting highlights in 2019.

A multiple-choice quiz by sw11. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
sw11
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
400,094
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
201
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Question 1 of 10
1. Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa won the world title in 1995 when they were the host nation and in 2007. What was unique about their win over England for their third world title? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which former three-time champion was the winner of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 was won by which nation for the first time in history? (Hint they were the joint-host nation of the 2019 tournament) Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the first athlete to break the 2-hour mark in men's marathon, but was not recognized as a world record as he was running in a non-official event with many pace makers? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The highlight of PGA tournament was Tiger Wood's comeback victory to win what major title in 2019, which was his first major title after 11 barren years? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. 2019 Wimbledon: The final match between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic was possibly the greatest match ever played. Djokovic won the final set at what score? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup: The tournament was expanded from 24 to 32 teams. Which team eventually emerged as the champion? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. 2019 World Netball Cup: What nation won its fifth title after narrowly defeating their arch rival by one single point? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. EUROPEAN FOOTBALL - Soccer clubs from what country provided the four finalists, for the first time, in the UEFA Champions League final and the Europa League final? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. 2019 NBA Final: Which Eastern Conference team won their first ever title winning against defending champion, Golden State Warriors? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa won the world title in 1995 when they were the host nation and in 2007. What was unique about their win over England for their third world title?

Answer: First ever 2 tries in the 3 finals

South Africa beat England 32-12, scoring two tries in the three final matches they played. The previous two wins in 1995 over New Zealand (15-12 ) and 2007 over England (15-6) were by penalty kicks. The tournament (9th edition) was hosted by Japan from September 20th to November 2nd.
2. Which former three-time champion was the winner of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup?

Answer: USA

Defending champion USA beat 2017 EURO champion Netherlands 2-0 in the final match to win their fourth titles. The US team had won the tournament in 1991, 1999 and 2015. In the semi-finals, USA beat England 2-1 and Netherlands beat Sweden 1-0. Sweden beat England 2-1 to win the bronze medal.

The eighth edition was hosted by France, contested by 24 countries, from June 7th to July 7th.
3. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 was won by which nation for the first time in history? (Hint they were the joint-host nation of the 2019 tournament)

Answer: England

Match tied after regular play and super over; England won on boundary count with the score tied at 241. This was the 12th edition hosted by England and Wales from May 30th to July 14th.

West Indies won the first two tournaments in 1975 and 1979. Up to the 9th edition, Australia won the most number of titles with 5 in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015. India were winners in 1983 and 2011.
4. Who was the first athlete to break the 2-hour mark in men's marathon, but was not recognized as a world record as he was running in a non-official event with many pace makers?

Answer: Eliud Kipchoge

Kenyan runner Kipchoge ran a time of 1:59.40, wearing a controversial Nike shoe and accompanied by more than 30 pace setters. His time of 2 hours one minute 39 seconds recorded at the 2019 Berlin Marathon remained as the recognized world's fastest time.
5. The highlight of PGA tournament was Tiger Wood's comeback victory to win what major title in 2019, which was his first major title after 11 barren years?

Answer: Masters

The 2019 Masters title was Tiger's fifth Masters win. He previously won the Masters in 1997, 2001, 2002 and 2005. 2019 Masters win was his 15th major title. His last major victory 11 years ago in 2008 years was at the 2008 USA Open at Torrey Pines.
6. 2019 Wimbledon: The final match between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic was possibly the greatest match ever played. Djokovic won the final set at what score?

Answer: 13-12

In nearly five hours of play, Djokovic won his fifth Wimbledon and 16th Grand Slam title winning three tiebreaks and prevailing 7-6 (5), 1-6, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 13-12 (3). Federer failed to convert two championship points at 8-7 in the final set. The new regulation for the final set of the best of five is a tie-break at 12-12.
7. 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup: The tournament was expanded from 24 to 32 teams. Which team eventually emerged as the champion?

Answer: Spain

Spain defeated Argentina 95-75 to win their world title, the first was in 2006. France beat Australia to finish third. USA only managed to finish seventh. The 18th edition was hosted by China from August 31st to September 15th.
8. 2019 World Netball Cup: What nation won its fifth title after narrowly defeating their arch rival by one single point?

Answer: New Zealand

New Zealand beat Australia 52-51 in the final match deny Australia to win their fourth consecutive title. Up to 2019, Australia hold the record for the most world titles with eleven in 1963, 1971, 1975, 1979, 1983, 1991, 1995, 1999, 2007, 2011, 2015. The 15th edition was hosted by England from July 12-21.
9. EUROPEAN FOOTBALL - Soccer clubs from what country provided the four finalists, for the first time, in the UEFA Champions League final and the Europa League final?

Answer: England

Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 to win their sixth top European title. They previously won in 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984 and 2005. Chelsea defeated Arsenal 4-0 to win their second Europa League title. Their first win was in 2012.
10. 2019 NBA Final: Which Eastern Conference team won their first ever title winning against defending champion, Golden State Warriors?

Answer: Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors beat 2018 defending champion Golden State Warriors by 4-2 to win their first title. Warriors had dominated the NBA, winning in 2015, 2017 and 2018.
Source: Author sw11

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