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Marion Jones Trivia Quiz

Here's a quiz to test you to see how much you really know about one of the world's fastest runners. (women's of course!)

A multiple-choice quiz by britster07. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
britster07

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
74,677

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
479

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How many gold medals did Marion win at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Marion's birthdate? Hint

October 1st, 1975

October 19th, 1975

October 12th, 1975

July 3rd, 1973

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Question 3 of 10

3. At her first 3 world championships: how many times did she win a Championship medal for running? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Marion Jones used to be a basketball star. What state did she play for? Hint

Virginia

Pennsylvania

California

North Carolina

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Question 5 of 10

5. What other track and field event does Marion do other than running?

Answer: (Two Words ... a field event (obviously!))

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where was Marion born? Hint

New York

Las Vegas

Los Angeles

Jackson City

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Question 7 of 10

7. How tall is Marion Jones? Hint

5ft 7in

5ft 11in

6ft 1in

5ft 5in

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Question 8 of 10

8. Marion's first international competition was the World Championships. What year was that? Hint

1996

1997

1999

1993

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Marion Jones time for the 100m at the 2000 Olympics? Hint

10.68

10.71

10.80

10.75

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Question 10 of 10

10. What country is Marion Jones from? Hint

Jamaica

Bahamas

Canada

United States

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many gold medals did Marion win at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney?

Answer: 3

She was aiming for 5 gold medals but she ended up with 3 gold and 2 bronze. Still, that is the most medals won in track and field by a female in the Olympics ever up to 2000!

2. What is Marion's birthdate?

Answer: October 12th, 1975

3. At her first 3 world championships: how many times did she win a Championship medal for running?

Answer: 5

She won the 100m in 1997 and 1999, the 200m in 2001, and the 4x 100m relay in 1997 and 2001.

4. Marion Jones used to be a basketball star. What state did she play for?

Answer: North Carolina

She almost made it to the WNBA but decided to go for a track and field career instead. Good choice!

5. What other track and field event does Marion do other than running?

Answer: long jump

Marion is amazing in long jump too as well.

6. Where was Marion born?

Answer: Los Angeles

She was able to attend multiple track and field events when she was younger which made her want to be a track star even more.

7. How tall is Marion Jones?

Answer: 5ft 11in

That's pretty tall (long legs too!)

8. Marion's first international competition was the World Championships. What year was that?

Answer: 1997

Even though she started to compete way before that, she made herself an international name in 1997.

9. What was Marion Jones time for the 100m at the 2000 Olympics?

Answer: 10.75

10. What country is Marion Jones from?

Answer: United States

What can you say, that country has extremely good athletes!

Source: Author britster07

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