History of Sport quiz

Question 1

Bob Hawke - an Australian Prime Minister... What sporting moment (in 1984) made him say this?!

Accepted Answer

Winning the America's Cup (sailing)

Question 2

Australia has competed at every Olympics - so have 2 other nations. Which ones?

Accepted Answer

Britain and Greece

Question 3

Who is Australia's most successful Olympian? (5 Golds!)

Accepted Answer

Ian Thorpe

Question 4

What is the earliest year the Ancient Olympics can be traced back to?

Accepted Answer

776BC

Question 5

Who won Australia's first ever WINTER Olympic gold medal?

Accepted Answer

Steve Bradbury

Question 6

This AFL club is one of the oldest football clubs in the world, formed in 1858! Who is it?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne FC

Question 7

In what year did the Modern Olympics begin?

Accepted Answer

1896

Question 8

Who was the first Australian Aboriginal to win a gold medal at the Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Nova Peris

Question 9

This horse is the only one in history to have won the Melbourne Cup THREE times.

Accepted Answer

Makybe Diva

Question 10

Who lit the flame to start the 2000 Sydney Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Cathy Freeman

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