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Outlast the Competition Trivia Quiz


Many sporting competitions require endurance and determination to obtain victory or notoriety. Please play this quiz about sporting events where an athlete or team outlasted the competition.

A multiple-choice quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
workisboring
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
406,178
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
445
Last 3 plays: emmal2000uk (5/10), coryson76 (8/10), Guest 58 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. On November 1, 1938, which thoroughbred outlasted War Admiral by four lengths at the Pimlico Special horse race? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. On September 20, 1973, which female tennis player outlasted Bobby Riggs to win the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. On January 15, 1967, which football team outlasted the Kansas City Chiefs to win the very first Super Bowl? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. On October 1, 1975, Muhammad Ali outlasted which pugilist in the "Thrilla in Manila" boxing match?
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Question 5 of 10
5. On January 12, 2015, which football team outlasted the University of Oregon to win the inaugural College Football Playoff? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. On July 19, 1910, which pitcher outlasted the Washington Senators to become the first pitcher in MLB history to win 500 baseball games? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. On July 30, 1930, which country outlasted Argentina to win the very first FIFA World Cup tournament? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. At the 1980 Winter Olympics, which country outlasted Finland, Sweden and the Soviet Union to win the gold medal in men's ice hockey? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. On September 21, 1970, the Cleveland Browns outlasted the New York Jets on the debut of which television show? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. On October 30, 1974, Muhammad Ali outlasted which undefeated pugilist in the "Rumble in the Jungle" boxing match?


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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. On November 1, 1938, which thoroughbred outlasted War Admiral by four lengths at the Pimlico Special horse race?

Answer: Seabiscuit

Seabiscuit was a thoroughbred racehorse in the 1930s and 1940s. Seabiscuit was voted American Horse of the Year for 1938 by "The Daily Racing Form" newspaper. In 1938, Seabiscuit defeated the 1937 Triple-Crown winner, War Admiral, at the two horse Pimlico Special race in Baltimore, Maryland.
2. On September 20, 1973, which female tennis player outlasted Bobby Riggs to win the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match?

Answer: Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King is a former American female professional tennis player. Billie Jean King often represented the United States in the Federation Cup and the Wightman Cup tennis competitions. She faced Bobby Riggs in September 1973 in an internationally televised tennis match dubbed the "Battle of the Sexes".

This match was held at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. King won the match in three straight sets 6-4, 6-3, 6-3.
3. On January 15, 1967, which football team outlasted the Kansas City Chiefs to win the very first Super Bowl?

Answer: Green Bay Packers

The inaugural Super Bowl was played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 35-10. The Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr was named the MVP of the game.
4. On October 1, 1975, Muhammad Ali outlasted which pugilist in the "Thrilla in Manila" boxing match?

Answer: Joe Frazier

The "Thrilla in Manila" boxing match was held at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines. This boxing match would determine the WBA, WBC, "The Ring" and Lineal boxing heavyweight champion. Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier via technical knockout prior to the fifteenth round.
5. On January 12, 2015, which football team outlasted the University of Oregon to win the inaugural College Football Playoff?

Answer: Ohio State University

At the end of the 2014 NCAA football season, the inaugural College Football Playoff determined the college football national champion. The University of Alabama, the University of Oregon, Florida State University and Ohio State University comprised the field for this four-team tournament.

The championship game was held on January 12, 2015 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Ohio State University defeated the University of Oregon 42-20 to win the inaugural College Football Playoff.
6. On July 19, 1910, which pitcher outlasted the Washington Senators to become the first pitcher in MLB history to win 500 baseball games?

Answer: Cy Young

Cy Young was a MLB pitcher for 22 seasons. Cy Young became the first pitcher in MLB history to win 500 games on July 19, 1910. Young ended his career with 511 victories. Cy Young was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937. In 1956, MLB created the Cy Young Award to honor the best pitcher in both the National League and American League for each season.
7. On July 30, 1930, which country outlasted Argentina to win the very first FIFA World Cup tournament?

Answer: Uruguay

The inaugural FIFA World Cup soccer tournament was competed in July of 1930. Thirteen teams participated in this tournament. Uruguay won the tournament by defeating Argentina 4-2 in the championship match.
8. At the 1980 Winter Olympics, which country outlasted Finland, Sweden and the Soviet Union to win the gold medal in men's ice hockey?

Answer: USA

At the 1980 Winter Olympics, the men's ice hockey medal round was competed in a round robin format. The United States men's ice hockey team went undefeated against Finland, Sweden and the Soviet Union in this tournament to win the gold medal. The success of this team was dubbed the "Miracle on Ice".
9. On September 21, 1970, the Cleveland Browns outlasted the New York Jets on the debut of which television show?

Answer: Monday Night Football

"Monday Night Football" is a weekly televised NFL game. The "Monday Night Football" series began airing on September 21, 1970 on ABC. The announcers for this first game were Howard Cosell, Keith Jackson and Don Meredith. The Cleveland Browns defeated the New York Jets by a score of 31-21.
10. On October 30, 1974, Muhammad Ali outlasted which undefeated pugilist in the "Rumble in the Jungle" boxing match?

Answer: George Foreman

The "Rumble in the Jungle" boxing match was held at the Stade Tata Raphaël in Kinshasa, Zaire. This boxing match would determine the WBA, WBC, "The Ring" and Lineal boxing heavyweight champion. Muhammad Ali defeated the undefeated champion George Foreman via knockout in the eighth round. During this match, Muhammad Ali debuted his "rope-a-dope" boxing tactic.
Source: Author workisboring

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