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Mixed Bag of UK Sports Trivia Quiz

Do you think you know a lot about sport? This is a selection of questions about many sports.

A multiple-choice quiz by richard_n413. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
richard_n413

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
263,800

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1343

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Question 1 of 10

1. HORSE RACING: The Grand National, held at Aintree, is raced over what distance? Hint

2 miles, 2 furlongs

4 miles, 4 furlongs

3 miles, 3 furlongs

6 miles, 6 furlongs

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Question 2 of 10

2. FOOTBALL (SOCCER): In which country do the Kaizer Chiefs play? Hint

Ireland

Brazil

South Africa

Egypt

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Question 3 of 10

3. ATHLETICS: Colin Jackson is a famous British athlete. Which discipline is his claim to fame? Hint

Long Jump

110m Hurdles

100m

400m

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Question 4 of 10

4. GOLF: "Swilken Bridge" belongs to which golf course? Hint

Royal Birkdale

St. Andrews (Old Course)

Muirfield

Carnoustie

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Question 5 of 10

5. MOTORSPORT: David Pinkney is known for two reasons. He became the chairman of Luton Town football club, and does some motor racing. Which series did he race in? Hint

BTCC (British Touring Car Championship)

Le Mans (Endurance) Series

Formula 1

FIA Grand Touring (GT) Car Championship

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Question 6 of 10

6. CRICKET: How many runs are scored if the ball happens to hit the wicketkeeper's helmet lying on the ground? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. SNOOKER: What was Alex Higgins' nickname? Hint

Whirlwind

Hurricane

Typhoon

Tornado

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Question 8 of 10

8. BOXING: Amir Khan's rise to fame began in the 2004 Olympics. What medal did he get? Hint

Silver

Bronze

Gold

None

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Question 9 of 10

9. Gail Emms and Nathan Robertson were successful figures in which sport? Hint

Curling

Swimming

Equestrian

Badminton

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Question 10 of 10

10. TENNIS: Roland Garros is the venue for which major tennis championship? Hint

French Open

Australian Open

US Open

Canadian Championships

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. HORSE RACING: The Grand National, held at Aintree, is raced over what distance?

Answer: 4 miles, 4 furlongs

The Grand National is raced over four and a half miles, with two complete circuits of the Aintree circuit completed. This includes thirty fences to navigate, each of the 16 fences on the course are jumped twice, with the exception of the Chair and the Water Jump, which are jumped on the first circuit only.

2. FOOTBALL (SOCCER): In which country do the Kaizer Chiefs play?

Answer: South Africa

Kaiser Chiefs, a British indie/britpop band from Leeds, was named after the club because Lucas Radebe, a former member of the Chiefs, captained the team they all supported, Leeds United AFC. The Kaizer Chiefs played their home games at either the FNB Stadium or Ellis Park Stadium, and were founded in 1970 in Soweto, Johannesburg.

3. ATHLETICS: Colin Jackson is a famous British athlete. Which discipline is his claim to fame?

Answer: 110m Hurdles

Colin Jackson won one silver Olympic medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, as well as four European Championship golds (1990, Split; 1994, Helsinki; 1998, Budapest; 2002, Munich), two World Championship golds (1993, Stuttgart; 1999, Seville), and two Commonwealth Games gold medals (1990, Aukland; 1994, Victoria). Colin Jackson appears in the lyrics of the popular Aswad song, "Shine"!

4. GOLF: "Swilken Bridge" belongs to which golf course?

Answer: St. Andrews (Old Course)

Swilken Bridge is the famous bridge located on the 18th fairway. It is one of the most famous sights in golf.

5. MOTORSPORT: David Pinkney is known for two reasons. He became the chairman of Luton Town football club, and does some motor racing. Which series did he race in?

Answer: BTCC (British Touring Car Championship)

David Pinkney became the Luton Town chairman on April 13, 2007. He drove the A-Tech Alfa Romeo with his teammate being Richard Marsh. He is well-known for his very pink liveries and helmet, which is to do with the "Pink" in his name.

6. CRICKET: How many runs are scored if the ball happens to hit the wicketkeeper's helmet lying on the ground?

Answer: 5

Five penalty runs are given to the batting side in this situation. It seldom occurs, but has happened in the past. Five penalty runs are also awarded for ball-tampering, distracting the batsman, and deliberately wasting time between overs, among others.

7. SNOOKER: What was Alex Higgins' nickname?

Answer: Hurricane

"Whirlwind" was the nickname given to Jimmy White, "Tornado" was given to Tony Drago. "Typhoon" is the nickname of James Wattana, as he is from Thailand, Thai-phoon!

8. BOXING: Amir Khan's rise to fame began in the 2004 Olympics. What medal did he get?

Answer: Silver

Khan gained a silver medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics at the age of only 17, and was the only boxer to represent Britain there. He got his silver medal in the lightweight category, losing Mario Kindelan in the gold medal bout. He subsequently turned professional in 2005, winning his first 12 professional fights.

9. Gail Emms and Nathan Robertson were successful figures in which sport?

Answer: Badminton

Emms and Robertson gained the mixed-doubles silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, and gold in the 2006 Badminton World Championships.

10. TENNIS: Roland Garros is the venue for which major tennis championship?

Answer: French Open

The Canadian Championships simply don't exist, the US Open is played at Flushing Meadows, and the Australian Open is played at Melbourne Park. Roland Garros is the name of the stadium, and the official name of the French Open is the Tournoi de Roland-Garros. The French Open is competed between mid-May and early June.

Source: Author richard_n413

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