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Recognising NZ's 2016 Olympic athletes and their achievements.
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1
What do Jacko Gill, Tomas Walsh and Valerie Adams all have in common?
They all compete in shotput.
They are all Maori Olympians.
They all compete in throwing events.
They have all competed at an Olympics before.
2
Linda Villumsen is a .........
triathlete
BMX rider
road cyclist
track cyclist
3
Who is NZ's gold medal hope in the kayaking?
Eliza McCartney
Emma Twigg
Lisa Carrington
Lauren Boyle
4
Richie Macaw's wife, Gemma Flynn represents NZ in ......
Sevens
Volleyball
Hockey
Soccer
5
NZ swimmer Lauren Boyle competes in what events?
200 metre freestyle and the medlay
400 and 800 metre freestyle.
200 and 400 metre backstroke.
100 and 200 metre breaststroke
6
Which NZ Olympians haven't been beaten since they paired up in 2009?
Blair Tuke and Peter Burling.
Mahe Drysdale and Hamish Bond.
Ryan Fox and Danny Lee.
Eric Murray and Hamish Bond.
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What problems are sailors, Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie, likely to face at Rio?
Possible hurricanes.
King tides and rogue waves
Fickle winds.
Untreated sewage and viruses in Guanabara Bay.
8
Nick Willis won a silver medal at the Beijing Olympics 2008 in ....
the 5000 metres.
the 200 metres.
the 800 metres.
the 1500 metres.
9
How many of NZ's 199 athletes are female?
74
93
100
25
10
What jumping field event is Eliza McCartney representing NZ in?
Long jump
Pole Vault
Triple jump
High jump
11
Why didn't Valerie Adams hear the NZ national anthem play for her at the London Olympics 2012?
The computer system was not working.
She is deaf.
She was beaten by drug cheat Nadzeya Ostapchuk.
The Belarussian anthem was played.
12
What 3 disciplines does Andrea Hewitt do in the triathlon?
Canoeing, mountain biking, running
Swimming, kayaking, mountain biking.
Kayaking, cycling, running.
Swimming, cycling, running.
13
Who is representing NZ in diving?
Elizabeth Cui
Lauren Boyle
Lisa Carrington
Wu Minxia
14
Which All Black is representing NZ in the rugby sevens at Rio?
Sonny Bill Williams
Beauden Barrett
Jerome Kaino
Daniel Carter
15
How many athletes is NZ sending to the 2016 Rio de Janeiro games?
87
176
199
225
16
If Quentin Rew completes both his races how far will he have walked?
70 kilometres.
20 kilometres.
50 kilometres.
None. He is a runner.
17
Which of the following NZ athletes have already won medals at previous Olympic Games?
Lydia Ko and Sonny Bill Williams
Mark Todd and Nick Willis
Lisa Carrington and Valerie Adams
Jacko Gill and Tomas Walsh
18
Mark Todd, NZ's oldest athlete is competing in ......
Archery
Sailing
Shooting
Equestrian
19
Who has been given the honour of being NZ's flag bearer(s)?
Eric Murray and Hamish Bond.
Lisa Carrington.
Mark Todd.
Blair Tuke and Peter Burling.
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What do Olympians Danny Lee, Ryan Fox and Lydia Ko all have in common?
They are part of the equestrian team.
They were all born in NZ.
They are representing NZ in racquet sports at Rio.
They are representing NZ in golf at Rio.
21
At the age of 17, NZ's youngest Olympian, Courtney McGregor, is competing in ......
Taekwondo
Gymnastics
Trampolining
Diving
22
What event at previous Olympics has Mahe Drysdale already won a gold and bronze medal in?
Canoe sprint - K1 500m
Rowing - Single scullls
Sailing - 49er
Sailing - 470
23
How old is Mark Todd?
45
55
50
60
24
The Rio de Janeiro Games will be Mark Todd's ...... Olympic games.
7th
8th
6th
9th
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The pursuit team are .....
competing in the velodrome.
the gold medal winners from London 2012.
track cyclists.
road cyclists
