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NZ and the Olympic Games
NZ and the Olympic Games
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1
Lydia Koh is in the Olympic Team?
True
False
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What is the Olympic Games Motto?
Stronger, louder, calmer
Faster, Higher, Stronger
Faster, Higher, Heavier
3
Who was the first woman to win gold for NZ in 1952 in long jump.
Sarah Ulmer
Susan Devoy
Yvette WIlliams
Caroline Evers-Swindell
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in 1976 who won gold for NZ in the 1500m
John Walker
Tony Ineson
Peter Snell
Jack Lovelock
5
What event did Lisa Carrington win gold in 2012?
Swimming: 200m Freestyle
GYmnastics
Athletics: 1500m
Canoeing 200m K1
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What statement is correct? NZ will send
199 athletes
99 men and 100 women
all of the above
competing in 20 sports
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Who designed the Olympic rings?
The people of Athens where the first Olympic Games were.
The Olympic Committee members in 1912.
Pierre de Coubertin
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The Olympic Games are held every 4 yrs. True. False. Where were the last Games held?
True. Barcelona.
True. London
False. Beijing
True. Beijing.
9
What is the famous beach called in Rio?
Copacabana
Sumner Beach
Baia dai Sancho
Ipanema
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What is the name of the Olympic mascot for Rio?
Tom and it is a mix of different Brazilian animals.
Vinicius and it is a mix of different Brazilian animals.
Wenlock one of Pierre de Coubertin's sources of inspiration
11
How many gold medals has Val Adams won and what sport?
2 gold medals in shotput
1 gold medal in shotput
2 gold medals in discus
1 gold medal in shotput
12
How many gold medals has NZ won in the history of the modern Olympics?
40
43
44
42
13
What statement is correct about the Christ the Redeemer Statue?
It was completed in 1931; 50m tall and arm span of 8m.
It was completed in 1931; 10m tall and arm span of 8m.
It was completed in 1; 30m tall and arm span of 28m.
It was completed in 1931; 30m tall and arm span of 28m.
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What are the 3 Olympic Values
Excellence, Pride, Resepct
Excellence, Friendship, Respect
Pride, Respect, Integrity
Integrity, Hope, Love
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Where are this years Olympic Games being held?
Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
Rio de Janeiro in Argentina.
Rio de Janeiro in Chile. South America.
Rio de Janeiro in Mexico.
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what do the colours of the 5 Olympic Rings represent?
The countries in the Commonwealth
The colors represented on the flags of the countries in 1912
The colours representing the continents
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How many gold medals are the media predicting NZ athletes will win?
11
15
23
8
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who is the Chef de Mission for the NZ team at Rio?
Beatrice Faumuina
Mark Todd
Rob Wardell
Dave Currie
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Mark Todd is representing NZ at his th Olympic Games. True or False. What sport?
True. Golf
False. Tennis
False. Equestrian
True. Equestrian
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What is the major landmark in Rio?
A statue of Christ the Redeemer.
Galapagos Islands
Iguazu Falls
Amazon Rainforest
