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Quiz about New Zealand Olympic Medalists

New Zealand Olympic Medalists Trivia Quiz

New Zealand athletes first competed at the London Olympic Games in 1908 with Australian athletes, under the Australasia name.

A multiple-choice quiz by Howie72. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Howie72

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
197,512

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first New Zealander to win an Olympic medal? Hint

Anthony Wilding

John Holland

Harry Kerr

Jean Stewart

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first New Zealander to win a gold medal? Hint

Ted Morgan

Norman Read

Jack Lovelock

Malcolm Champion

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Question 3 of 10

3. Athletes represented New Zealand rather than Australasia for the first time at Antwerp in 1920. Who won the only medal? Hint

Darcy Hadfield

George Davidson

Harry Wilson

Violet Walrond

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Question 4 of 10

4. New Zealand's only medal at the Paris Olympics in 1924 was a bronze won by Arthur Porritt. What event was this in? Hint

High jump

1500 metres

100 metres

Long jump

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what Olympics did Yvette Williams win a gold medal in the long jump? Hint

1948 London

1960 Rome

1956 Melbourne

1952 Helsinki

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many gold medals did Peter Snell win? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. At what Olympics did Murray Halberg win a gold medal in the 5000 metres? Hint

1972 Munich

1964 Tokyo

1960 Rome

1968 Mexico City

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Question 8 of 10

8. New Zealand won gold in the men's hockey at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. Who did they beat in the final? Hint

India

Australia

Pakistan

Netherlands

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many medals did New Zealand win at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many medals did New Zealand win at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first New Zealander to win an Olympic medal?

Answer: Harry Kerr

Harry Kerr won a bronze in the 3500 metre walk at the 1908 London Olympics. Anthony Wilding won a bronze in 1912 in the men's tennis singles. John Holland won bronze in the 400 metre hurdles at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. Jean Stewart also won bronze at the 1952 Olympics in the women's 100 metre backstroke event.

2. Who was the first New Zealander to win a gold medal?

Answer: Malcolm Champion

Malcolm Champion was one member of the Australasian 4x200 metre relay swimming team at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm. Ted Morgan won gold in boxing at the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam. Jack Lovelock won gold in the 1500 at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Norman Read won gold in the 50 kilometre walk at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne.

3. Athletes represented New Zealand rather than Australasia for the first time at Antwerp in 1920. Who won the only medal?

Answer: Darcy Hadfield

Darcy Hadfield won a bronze for rowing in the single sculls. Harry Wilson competed in the 110 metre hurdles. George Davidson competed in the 100 metre sprint. Violet Walrond was New Zealand's first female competitor and swam in the 100 metre freestyle event.

4. New Zealand's only medal at the Paris Olympics in 1924 was a bronze won by Arthur Porritt. What event was this in?

Answer: 100 metres

This race is featured in the 1981 movie "Chariots of Fire".

5. In what Olympics did Yvette Williams win a gold medal in the long jump?

Answer: 1952 Helsinki

After registering two no jumps in the first two rounds of the final, Yvette Williams jumped 5.90 metres to qualify for the final three jumps. She jumped 6.24 metres at her fourth attempt to win gold.

6. How many gold medals did Peter Snell win?

Answer: 3

Peter Snell won gold in the 800 metres at the 1960 Olympics in Rome. He followed this up with gold medal winning performances in the 800 metres & 1500 metres at the 1964 Olympics in Rome. John Davies of New Zealand won a bronze medal in the 1500 metres as well.

7. At what Olympics did Murray Halberg win a gold medal in the 5000 metres?

Answer: 1960 Rome

Murray Halberg fractured his left elbow in a game of rugby while at college. He won his medal within an hour of Peter Snell's triumph in the 800 metres.

8. New Zealand won gold in the men's hockey at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. Who did they beat in the final?

Answer: Australia

New Zealand beat Australia 1-0 in the final with a goal to Tony Ineson. New Zealand beat the Netherlands in the semi-final, in the third period of extra time.

9. How many medals did New Zealand win at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal?

Answer: 4

New Zealand won gold in the men's hockey. John Walker won gold in the 1500 metres. Dick Quax won silver in the 5000 metres. The men's rowing eight won bronze.

10. How many medals did New Zealand win at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow?

Answer: 0

New Zealand joined other western nations in boycotting the Olympics. However, three kayakers and one modern pentathlete did compete as individuals but did not win any medals.

Source: Author Howie72

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