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Sydney 2000 Olympics Quiz for Experts | Olympic Summer Games

This quiz is focused on the best games ever, Sydney 2000. Not so much sporting results but the background and highlights of the games.

A multiple-choice quiz by barryben. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
barryben

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
25,594

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1563

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first runner with the Olympic Flame on Australian soil? Hint

Nova Perris Kneebone

Dawn Fraser

Ernie Dingo

Bob Hawke

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the host broadcaster for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games? Hint

ASBA

SOBO

SOCOG

ATN7

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the venue for Beach Volley Ball at the Sydney 2000 Olympics? Hint

Cronulla Beach

Manly Beach

Bondi Beach

Homebush Beach

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many gold medals were won by the host nation, Australia at the Sydney 2000 Olympics? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Name the schoolgirl that made an unforgettable speach in Monte Carlo that assisted Sydney's bid to win the 2000 Games.

Answer: (Two Words, or just surname)

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Question 6 of 10

6. What popular Australian singer sang the song 'The Flame', prior the the Olympic torch entering the stadium? Hint

John Farnham

Julie Anthony

Olivia Newton John

Tina Arena

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Question 7 of 10

7. Australia won its 100th Olympic Gold Medal during the 2000 games. What athlete was the proud recipient of the medal? Hint

Women's Water Polo

Ian Thorpe

Cathy Freeman

Susie O'Neill

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Question 8 of 10

8. Name the flag bearer that led the Australian team into the Opening Cerrmony. Hint

Cathy Freeman

Andrew Hoy

Keiran Perkins

Andrew Gaze

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Question 9 of 10

9. Equestrian events were held in the equestrian centre located in which Sydney area? Hint

Homebush Bay

South Sydney

Parramatta

Horsley Park

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the only sport played outside of the Sydney Region during the Sydney 2000 Olympics? Hint

Football

Tennis

Sailing

Shooting

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first runner with the Olympic Flame on Australian soil?

Answer: Nova Perris Kneebone

2. Who was the host broadcaster for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games?

Answer: SOBO

3. What was the venue for Beach Volley Ball at the Sydney 2000 Olympics?

Answer: Bondi Beach

4. How many gold medals were won by the host nation, Australia at the Sydney 2000 Olympics?

Answer: 16

5. Name the schoolgirl that made an unforgettable speach in Monte Carlo that assisted Sydney's bid to win the 2000 Games.

Answer: Tanya Blencowe

6. What popular Australian singer sang the song 'The Flame', prior the the Olympic torch entering the stadium?

Answer: Tina Arena

7. Australia won its 100th Olympic Gold Medal during the 2000 games. What athlete was the proud recipient of the medal?

Answer: Cathy Freeman

8. Name the flag bearer that led the Australian team into the Opening Cerrmony.

Answer: Andrew Gaze

9. Equestrian events were held in the equestrian centre located in which Sydney area?

Answer: Horsley Park

10. What was the only sport played outside of the Sydney Region during the Sydney 2000 Olympics?

Answer: Football

Played in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Canberra.

Source: Author barryben

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