Extreme Sports Trivia

Question 1

Who was the first person to reach an altitude of over 120,000 feet in a balloon?

Accepted Answer

Nick Piantanida

Question 2

Who is considered the first person to surf Waimea Bay?

Accepted Answer

Greg Noll

Question 3

What country was Carl Boenish in when he died in a BASE jumping accident?

Accepted Answer

Norway

Question 4

Where did big wave surfer Mark Foo drown?

Accepted Answer

Mavericks

Question 5

Which of the following was NOT a reason given by the state of NH for charging Ed Bacon?

Accepted Answer

Hiking at too old of an age

Question 6

Who is considered the first free solo climber in Yosemite?

Accepted Answer

John Bachar

Question 7

Who was the first person to coin the term BASE jumping?

Accepted Answer

Carl Boenish

Question 8

Where was the superpipe that Kevin Pearce was injured on and Sarah Burke died, located?

Accepted Answer

Park City, Utah

Question 9

Which of the following sports has the highest rate of skull fractures?

Accepted Answer

Skateboarding

Question 10

Who made the first free ascent of the nose on El Capitan in Yosemite?

Accepted Answer

Lynn Hill

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a neurotransmitter that is produced during flow state?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

Question 12

What year did Philippe Petit walk on a high wire between the twin towers?

Accepted Answer

1974

Question 13

Where were the first ever X Games located?

Accepted Answer

Newport, RI

Question 14

How much did the NH department of fish and game charge Ed Bacon for his search and rescue?

Accepted Answer

$265

Question 15

Who was the first person to swim the Straits of Magellan?

Accepted Answer

Lynne Cox

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