Unit 3 - Fun facts on sports Flashcards

1

From 1912 to 1948, architecture was an Olympic discipline.

2

The word "gym" comes from Greek and translates to...

3

Finland hostes the "Wife Carrying World Championship" where men carry their wives across obstacles. What's the prize?

4

In 1957 an old woman was hit in her face by a baseball. What happed when the ambulance carried her out of the stadium?

5

What type of food did Usain Bolt eat day after day during the Olympic Games in China? (HE won three gold medals...!)

6

The sport of badminton was initially called...?

7

What does a soccer rule in Germany say which has been in place since 1896?

8

How many push-ups do you need to do to beat the world record from 1980?

9

How far does an average person walk on foot during his/her * lifetime?

Unit 3 - Fun facts on sports