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Ironman Triathlon Trivia Quiz

Ten question quiz on the Iron Man Triathlon.

A multiple-choice quiz by TrailBlazer34. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
TrailBlazer34

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
48,895

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
584

Last 3 plays: Guest 91 (8/10), 1995Tarpon (9/10), Guest 2 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many mini Iron Man races are there to get to the championship? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which U.S. state is the Ironman championship usually held in? Hint

California

Hawaii

Florida

Maine

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many people completed the first Ironman race? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what year was the first Ironwoman crowned? Hint

2001

1999

1979

1985

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Question 5 of 10

5. How long is the traditional Ironman swim in miles? Hint

3.2

2.4

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Question 6 of 10

6. How long is the standard Ironman bike ride in miles? Hint

112

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Question 7 of 10

7. How long is the traditional Ironman run in miles? Hint

26.2

23.1

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Question 8 of 10

8. Rounded to the nearest mile, how long is the average Ironman competition in miles? Hint

141

178

201

121

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Question 9 of 10

9. How old was the oldest qualifier for the Kona 2000 championships? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many physically challenged females competed in the 2001 Kona Ironman? Hint

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Most Recent Scores

Oct 31 2024 : Guest 91: 8/10
Oct 18 2024 : 1995Tarpon: 9/10
Oct 06 2024 : Guest 2: 5/10
Sep 24 2024 : Guest 5: 4/10
Sep 20 2024 : Guest 1: 7/10
Sep 19 2024 : Guest 174: 6/10
Sep 06 2024 : Guest 195: 5/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many mini Iron Man races are there to get to the championship?

Answer: 21

2. In which U.S. state is the Ironman championship usually held in?

Answer: Hawaii

To be more specific, it is usually held on the Kona side of the Big Island in Hawaii. NBC and ESPN2 periodically shows the competiton with the same music you can find in the popular 'Survivor' television series.

3. How many people completed the first Ironman race?

Answer: 12

Out of the 15 that participated, only 12 people completed. In front of them was Gordon Haller. He completed the Ironman in 11 hours, 46 minutes and 58 seconds.

4. In what year was the first Ironwoman crowned?

Answer: 1979

The first Ironwoman, Lyn Lemaire, from Boston competed in the second Ironman competition and came in sixth of the fifteen competitors.

5. How long is the traditional Ironman swim in miles?

Answer: 2.4

6. How long is the standard Ironman bike ride in miles?

Answer: 112

7. How long is the traditional Ironman run in miles?

Answer: 26.2

8. Rounded to the nearest mile, how long is the average Ironman competition in miles?

Answer: 141

9. How old was the oldest qualifier for the Kona 2000 championships?

Answer: 82

Norton Davey, at the ripe old age of 82, is from California and qualified to compete in Kona.

10. How many physically challenged females competed in the 2001 Kona Ironman?

Answer: 1

The only one, Clarinda Brueck, is a 45 year old from New Jersey.

Source: Author TrailBlazer34

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