Summer Games 2024 Highlights: Week 2

Question 1

On August 8th, pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis set a new world record of 6.25m. Which country does he represent?

Accepted Answer

Sweden

Question 2

Eleanor Aldridge of Great Britain won a historic first Olympic gold medal in women’s kite sailing on August 8th.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

August 6th, Christian Kukuk from __________ took home gold for equestrian individuals jumping.

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 4

Francisca Crovetto made Olympic history for Chile on Sunday, August 4th. What did she accomplish?

Accepted Answer

She became Chile's first female Olympic champion, She won a gold medal in the women's skeet shooting

Question 5

As of Thursday, August 8th, which athletes won their country's first-ever Olympic gold medals?

Accepted Answer

Guatemala's first from Adriana Ruano Oliva in the women's shooting trap, Dominica's first from Thea LaFond-Gadson in women's triple long jump, Saint Lucia's first from Julien Alfred in the women's 100m track event, Botswana's first from Letsile Tebogo in the men's 200m track event

Question 6

Which tennis player won gold in men's singles on August 4th, joining the Golden Slam winners group?

Accepted Answer

Novak Djokovic of Serbia

Question 7

Olympian Leon Marchand finished his Summer Games debut with 6 medals.

Accepted Answer

False

Summer Games 2024 Highlights: Week 2

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Summer Games 2024 Highlights: Week 2

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