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8 Netherlands quizzes and 100 Netherlands trivia questions.
1.
  Dutch Male Sport Icons    
Classification Quiz
 20 Qns
Test your knowledge on Dutch male sport icons! From football legends to speed skating stars, how well do you know the athletes that have brought pride to the Netherlands? Let's find out.
Easier, 20 Qns, piet, Nov 12 23
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Nov 12 23
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  Dutch Winter Games Medals    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Dutch Olympic Winter Games Success: The Netherlands, oh so small, but oh so succesful at the Winter Olympics. Do you know the answers to this questions?
Average, 10 Qns, piet, Nov 27 23
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piet gold member
Nov 27 23
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  Dutch Female Sport Icons    
Classification Quiz
 20 Qns
Test your knowledge on Dutch Female Sport Icons! From swimming legends to speed skating stars, how well do you know the athletes that have brought pride to the Netherlands? Let's find out.
Average, 20 Qns, piet, Nov 02 23
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piet gold member
Nov 02 23
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  Dutch Sporting Legends    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge of Dutch sporting icons. From football to speed skating, discover the iconic Dutch athletes who made history in the world of sports. Let's dive in!
Easier, 10 Qns, piet, Jun 26 23
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piet gold member
Jun 26 23
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5.
  Dutch Summer Olympics Gold Medal Winners    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz covers some of the Dutch gold medal winners at the summer Olympics from 1920 until 2016. Can you match the winners to the sports in which they brought home gold?
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian, Feb 04 22
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Feb 04 22
169 plays
6.
  Dutch Sports III    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Still more questions about Dutch sport heroes.
Average, 10 Qns, jokevv, Dec 19 10
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  Dutch Sports II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
More questions about Dutch sport heroes.
Average, 10 Qns, jokevv, Dec 19 10
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jokevv
490 plays
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  Dutch Sports I    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz asks some questions about Dutch sport heroes.
Average, 10 Qns, jokevv, Nov 26 13
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Netherlands Trivia Questions
1. Which colour, besides the red-white-blue of the Dutch flag, is often found in the jerseys of Dutch National Teams?

From Quiz Dutch Sports III

Answer: orange

The Dutch Royal family is of the house Orange-Nassau.

2. Which Dutch speedskater won the 1998 World Sprint Championships?

From Quiz Dutch Sports II

Answer: Jan Bos

The Dutch have won many Allround speedskating championships, but Jan Bos is currently (December 2000) the only one to have won a Sprint championship.

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

From Quiz Dutch Sports I

Answer: 14

Normally number 14 is used for substitute players.

4. In which year did Annie Borckinck win a gold medal at speedskating?

From Quiz Dutch Winter Games Medals

Answer: 1980 (Lake Placid)

Annie Borckink competed in the middle ranks of long-track speed skating for many years. In 1976, she participated in four events at the Olympic Winter Games in Innsbruck but did not achieve remarkable results there. During the 1980 Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid, the farm girl from Achterhoek was in top form, surprising everyone. In the wind and snow, she skated to gold in the 1500 meters, with a time of 2 minutes and 10.95 seconds, while everyone had expected the title to go to the Soviet-Russian skater Natalja Petroesjeva. The success for the Netherlands was completed by Ria Visser, who won the silver medal. Sabine Becker from Germany finished third."

5. Robert Eenhoorn played in which sport?

From Quiz Dutch Sports III

Answer: baseball

In 1998 Robert Eenhoorn returned to The Netherlands after a nine-year professional career in the United States where he played for the New York Yankees, Anaheim Angels and New York Mets. With the Yankees and Angels he reached the Major League, playing in 37 big league-games.

6. What sport has Marco van Basten turned to after his ankle injury prevented him from playing soccer?

From Quiz Dutch Sports II

Answer: golf

Marco van Basten now plays for the golf club in Noordwijk.

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

From Quiz Dutch Sports I

Answer: Fanny Blankers-Koen

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

8. In which year did Yvonne van Gennip win three gold medals?

From Quiz Dutch Winter Games Medals

Answer: 1988 (Calgary)

Yvonne van Gennip is a former Dutch speedskater, born on May 1 1964 in Haarlem, who achieved great success in the sport during the 1980s. One of her most memorable moments came at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada, where she won three gold medals in speedskating events. She triumphed in the 1500 meters, 3000 meters, and 5000 meters races, making her one of the standout athletes of those Games. Her remarkable performance earned her a place in Olympic history.

9. Which Dutch speedskating champion once claimed, after he fell in a race, that he had fallen over some bird droppings?

From Quiz Dutch Sports III

Answer: Hilbert van der Duim

In 1980 Hilbert van der Duim beat American Eric Heiden, who had just won 5 Olympic gold medals, to become World Allround Champion.

10. Which Dutch darts player has won the Embassy twice in a row?

From Quiz Dutch Sports II

Answer: Raymond van Barneveld

Raymond van Barneveld has the nickname Barney.

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

From Quiz Dutch Sports I

Answer: 12

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

12. Bart Veldkamp won a speedskating gold medal in 1992 in Albertville. At what distance was Veldkamp the fastest?

From Quiz Dutch Winter Games Medals

Answer: 10.000 m.

Bart Veldkamp did indeed win a gold medal in the 10,000 meters speedskating event at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville. He's a Dutch-born speedskater who later became a Belgian citizen. His victory in the 10,000 meters was a significant achievement in his sporting career, making him an Olympic champion in long-distance speedskating. Veldkamp was known for his endurance and proficiency in longer races. Later on he became the coach of the Belgian speedskaters.

13. Which Dutch female table tennis player has won the European Championship twice?

From Quiz Dutch Sports II

Answer: Bettine Vriesekoop

Vriesekoop won the European Championship in 1982 and in 1992.

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

From Quiz Dutch Sports I

Answer: Rintje Ritsma

Rintje Ritsma failed to qualify for the 2001 European Championships

15. Kees Verkerk won a gold medal at speedskating. In which year?

From Quiz Dutch Winter Games Medals

Answer: 1968 (Grenoble)

Kees Verkerk won a gold medal in speedskating at the 1968 Winter Olympics held in Grenoble, France. He was a Dutch speedskater who achieved significant success during his career. Verkerk was known for his prowess in the 1500 meters and 5000 meters events. In addition to his Olympic gold medal, he also won multiple World Allround Championships and European Allround Championships titles during the 1960s. Kees Verkerk was a beloved figure in Dutch speedskating history, and his achievements continue to be celebrated in the sport. His success and contributions left a lasting legacy in the world of speedskating.

16. The three best known Dutch soccer clubs (Ajax, Feyenoord,and PSV) all have the same colours for their jerseys. Which colours?

From Quiz Dutch Sports III

Answer: Red and White

The colours of the jerseys are the same. The patterns are different.

17. Rik Smits plays which sport?

From Quiz Dutch Sports I

Answer: basketball

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

18. Marianne Timmer won two gold medals in 1998 in Nagano. At what speedskating distances did she finish first?

From Quiz Dutch Winter Games Medals

Answer: 1.000 and 1.500 m.

Marianne Timmer won two gold medals in speedskating at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. She finished first in both the 1000 meters and 1500 meters events, showcasing her exceptional sprinting and middle-distance speedskating abilities. She had a successful career that spanned several Olympic Games. In addition to her Nagano victories, she also claimed medals at subsequent Winter Olympics.

19. In the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Anky van Grunsven won the gold medal in the dressage event. What is the name of her horse?

From Quiz Dutch Sports III

Answer: Bonfire

Cocktail is the name of another horse Anky used to have. De Sjiem and Lando are the names of the horses Jeroen Dubbeldam and Albert Voorn won Olympic gold and silver medals with in the show jumping event.

20. Peter Blange is a very successful player in which sport?

From Quiz Dutch Sports II

Answer: volleyball

Peter Blange won a gold medal with the Dutch team in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and a silver medal in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

21. Sjoukje Dijkstra won a gold medal at the Olympics. But when?

From Quiz Dutch Winter Games Medals

Answer: 1964 (Innsbruck)

Sjoukje Dijkstra won a gold medal at the Olympics in 1964. She achieved this remarkable feat at the 1964 Winter Olympics held in Innsbruck, Austria, in the ladies' singles figure skating event. She is renowned for her graceful and precise performances on the ice, which earned her the Olympic gold medal, as well as three consecutive World Figure Skating Championships titles from 1962 to 1964.

22. This female Dutch athlete won the gold medal in the discus throw event in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

From Quiz Dutch Sports III

Answer: Ria Stalman

Ria Stalman profited from the boycott of the Olympics by the Eastern bloc countries, who dominated the sport at the time.

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

From Quiz Dutch Sports I

Answer: Joop Zoetemelk

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

24. Piet Kleine won a speedskating gold medal. In which year was he the fastest skater over 10.000 m.?

From Quiz Dutch Winter Games Medals

Answer: 1976 (Innsbruck)

Piet Kleine won a gold medal in speedskating and set a world record in the 10,000 meters at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. He completed the race with a remarkable time of 14 minutes and 38.87 seconds, securing his place in speedskating history. He was a dominant force in long-distance speedskating during the 1970s, earning multiple World Allround Championships titles and European Allround Championships titles.

25. The biggest motorcycle event in the Netherlands is the T.T. (Tourist Trophy) of which city?

From Quiz Dutch Sports III

Answer: Assen

Zandvoort has a circuit that used to be used for Formula 1 racing (autosport).

26. Who was the first non-Japanese judo player to win the World Championship (1961)?

From Quiz Dutch Sports II

Answer: Anton Geesink

All athletes mentioned above were Olympic Judo champions. Robert van der Walle is not Dutch {however;} he is from Belgium.

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

From Quiz Dutch Sports I

Answer: 100m and 200m freestyle

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

28. In Nagano, in 1998, there was a Dutch speedskater who won two gold medals. What is his name?

From Quiz Dutch Winter Games Medals

Answer: Gianni Romme

In Nagano, during the 1998 Winter Olympics, the Dutch speedskater who won two gold medals was Gianni Romme. He triumphed in both the 5000 meters and 10,000 meters events, showcasing his dominance in long-distance speedskating. Born in 1973, he had a successful career in speedskating. In addition to his Olympic victories, he also earned multiple World Allround Championships and European Allround Championships titles during his career.

29. Which Dutchman won the Indy 500 in 1990 and 1997?

From Quiz Dutch Sports III

Answer: Arie Luyendijk

After his retreat in 1999 Luyendijk is now (2001) thinking of entering the sport again.

30. In the Tour the France one mountain has the nickname 'the Dutch Mountain' because many Dutch cyclists have won an etappe at this mountain. What is the name of this mountain?

From Quiz Dutch Sports II

Answer: Alpe d'Huez

Alpe d'Huez is over 2000 meters high. The highest mountain (hill) in all of Holland is just over 300 meters.

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