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1. The USA dominated the men's 100m dash since the modern Olympics began in 1896, but there have been winners from 7 other countries as well. The first non-American to win the gold medal was from which country?
2. The 1981 Oscar-winning movie, "Chariots of Fire", depicted the Olympic experience of the 1924 winner. What was the name of this gold medal winner in the 100 meters?
3. In 1936, the 100m dash was one of 4 gold medals won by Jesse Owens, thereby putting the lie to Hitler's theory of Aryan superiority. However, Owens' reception back in the USA was not entirely positive. Which of the following is *not* one of the snubs Owens suffered after returning to the U.S.?
4. When was the first time that the 100m dash was won by the existing world record holder?
5. When was the first time a new men's world record in this event was set at the Olympics?
6. Who was the first man to win the 100m dash at an Olympics, and then repeat the feat four years later at the next Olympics?
7. Who won the 1988 men's race, only to be stripped of his gold medal 3 days later for steroid use?
8. In which year was the women's 100m dash first run?
9. Which womens' 100m dash winner was a survivor of childhood polio?
10. Which women's 100m dash winner was discovered, after 'her' death, to be a man?
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