I Think I Just Lost My Lunch Trivia Quiz

Answer: Toronto Maple Leafs

Glenn Hall was rumoured to have thrown up prior to each game and then drunk a glass of orange juice. Beginning in 1955, Hall began an illustrious record that will never be broken in the NHL. Goaltenders never wore masks during the time period in which he played in 502 consecutive games in goal.

As it is now mandatory for goaltenders to wear masks, this record of "consecutive games played by a goaltender without a mask" will never be broken. Suffering from back problems, he was replaced by goaltender Denis DeJordy on November 8, 1962. Hall is noted for being the goaltender that surrendered Bobby Orr's famous Stanley Cup clinching overtime goal during the 1970 Stanley Cup playoffs. Following his second retirement in 1971, he was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1975.

Answer: Michael Jordan

Prior to Game 5 of the NBA finals, star player Michael Jordan was diagnosed with either the flu or food poisoning by his personal trainer. Gaining very little sleep and vomiting through the night, he was told that he would not play in the game. Against all odds, Jordan who suffered from fatigue throughout much of the game, managed to play 44 minutes, scored 38 points, and had 7 rebounds in a 90-88 victory over the Utah Jazz.

The Bulls would manage to win Game 6 and the NBA Championship two days later, with Jordan still recovering from the flu.

Answer: Lionel Messi

On a grand scale, Lionel Messi is one of the most famous soccer players in the modern era. Where celebrity status goes, so do the cameras and as a result, Messi has unfortunately been seen on televised games dry-heaving or vomiting. Argentinian manager Alejandro Sabella has been on record saying that anxiety and nerves have gotten the best of Messi at times.

In an interview with TyC Sports, Messi stated "I don't know what it is but I had a thousand exams. I start to feel nauseous to the point where I almost vomit, and then it goes away." He has been seen on various occasions heaving on the pitch including in a 2011 Real Madrid match, a 2014 international friendly against Romania, and then in another 2014 international friendly against Slovenia.

Answer: London Fletcher

In a 2008 interview with the Washington Post, some of the Redskins players recounted "vomit stories" in an article by Dan Steinberg. Samuels, Fletcher, Fabini, and Thomas all shared memorable moments in which they were sick in a game or witnessed other players doing so. Fletcher in particular noted that it was not unusual for him to get sick both prior to games as well as on the sidelines during games. Fletcher then went on record stating "By the time it's game day, my stomach's just so queasy, so to speak, that I have to get out some things before the start of the game."

Answer: London Marathon

During running competitions, it is not uncommon for athletes to suffer from a condition known as "runner's diarrhea". This condition hits an athlete suddenly and essentially forces them to urgently need to have a bowel movement. In one of the grandest events in the marathon world, Radcliffe succumbed to this condition on national television.

She stopped during the race on the side of the road and relieved herself in view of both the crowd and television cameras. Continuing with the race, she would win the race by setting a world's best time.

After the race, Radcliffe would issue an apology and blamed her gastro issues on a meal of "grilled salmon" she ate the night before. Other famous "runner's diarrhea" moments include Swedish runner Mikael Ekvall in 2008 and French runner Yohann Diniz at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

Answer: Chris Perez

In 2012, Cleveland Indians closing pitcher threw up twice after the final out of a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. After the out, cameras focused on Perez where he eventually fell to one knee and got sick on the ground. A few years prior to this incident during a spring training game, Perez also became sick during a game.

In interviews since the game, Perez stated that he drank warm water that did not sit well with him and made him sick; "I drank some warm water and I ran out there and it just didn't settle well." Perez was suspended twice between 2013 and 2015 for violating league substance policies, including being in possession of marijuana.

Answer: United States

Despite warnings that tested waters in Rio de Janeiro were contaminated with bacteria from human waste, teams were still having to practice in the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. For the United States rowing team in particular, 13 of the 40 athletes as well as four training staff members suffered from vomiting and diarrhea during the course of the championship weekend in 2015.

While it is unclear how the athletes became ill, it is possible that food poisoning or drinking water were to blame. Others, including U.S. team physician Dr. Kathryn Ackerman believed it was due to contaminated water associated with the lagoon.

Answer: Botswana

Various athletes from nations that included Botswana, Canada, Ireland, and Puerto Rico all became victims of nasty stomach issues during the 2017 World Athletics Championships in London. It was believed that the "norovirus" or a case of food poisoning were to blame for this mass illness. In particular, Isaac Makwala, the favoured runner to win the 400 meter run was forced to withdraw from his races by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) after he was deemed to be too sick to participate after vomiting in a call room while waiting for his 200 meter race. Seven Canadians were afflicted with the bug, including marathoner Eric Gillis who dropped out of his race after 20 miles, while Irish hurdler Thomas Barr withdrew from his semi-final race. All of the affected athletes were staying at the Tower hotel in London, England during the competition. In a statement released by the hotel, it was confirmed that the hotel itself was not responsible for the athletes' illness:

"We have worked collaboratively with the EHO (Environmental Health Officer) and the IAAF to investigate the origins of the illness and can confirm that the hotel was not the source. We have followed strict hygiene protocol, ensuring that those affected are not in contact with other guests and all public areas have been thoroughly sanitised."

Answer: Pete Sampras

After losing his only Wimbledon title between 1993 and 2000 to Richard Krajicek, Sampras hoped that the 1996 U.S. Open tournament would fare out better. In what was deemed to be one of the most memorable matches in U.S. Open history, Pete Sampras faced off against Alex Corretja of Spain. During the final set tie-break, Sampras, suffering from dehydration, moved to the sidelines and began throwing up while on television. To add insult to injury, he was given a delay of game penalty for taking too long between points. Sampras would beat Corretja in the match, advancing to the final where he would win the 1996 U.S. Open against fellow American Michael Chang.

Answer: Wales

In a June 23, 2017 international match between Wales and Samoa, the Welsh came out ahead 19-17 for their first victory in Samoa since June 14, 1986. Coach Robyn McBryde revealed to the BBC that many members of his squad were suffering from a stomach bug both prior to the game as well as at the half-time. Team captain Jamie Roberts was notably sick during the half-time while other members of the team were almost too weak to even make it to Apia Park to play in the game.