How Well Do You Know Don Schollander
Baseball, basketball, and golf just to name a few aren't the only sports where you'll find Americans. One such other is swimming and a remarkable fellow that we remember is Don Schollander. Akin to a fish, the guy was fast in the water and he definitely showed that by setting some records.
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Which year was Donald, the American former competitive swimmer born?
- A.
1945
- B.
1948
- C.
1946
- D.
1950Â
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C. 1946Explanation
Donald, the American former competitive swimmer, was born in 1946.Rate this question:
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How many gold and silver medals has he won?
- A.
8
- B.
6
- C.
46
- D.
19
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B. 6Explanation
The question is asking for the number of gold and silver medals that he has won. The correct answer is 6, indicating that he has won a total of 6 gold and silver medals combined.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Where was Schollander born in North Carolina?
- A.
Charlotte
- B.
Carlos Slim
- C.
Silicon valley
- D.
Lake Mason
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A. CharlotteExplanation
Schollander was born in Charlotte, North Carolina.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which year did he help lead the team to an Oregon state swimming?
- A.
1960
- B.
1961
- C.
1965
- D.
1968
Correct Answer
A. 1960Explanation
Based on the given question, it is clear that "he" helped lead the team to an Oregon state swimming in a specific year. Among the options provided, 1960 is the only year mentioned. Therefore, it can be inferred that 1960 is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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When did Don move to Santa Clara, California to train?
- A.
1962
- B.
1963
- C.
1967
- D.
1960
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A. 1962Explanation
Don moved to Santa Clara, California to train in 1962.Rate this question:
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Which age did he win three freestyle events at the AAU national championships?
- A.
19
- B.
20
- C.
17
- D.
18
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D. 18 -
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How many records did he set in 1996 Olympic summer?
- A.
4
- B.
5
- C.
3
- D.
8
Correct Answer
C. 3Explanation
In the given question, it is stated that "he" set records in the 1996 Olympic summer. The answer option that matches this statement is 3. Therefore, the correct answer is 3.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How many gold medals has he won?
- A.
5
- B.
8
- C.
5
- D.
4
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D. 4Explanation
He has won 4 gold medals.Rate this question:
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Which award did he win the US as the top amateur athlete?
- A.
Hisman Trophy
- B.
Bob Noise
- C.
NCAA
- D.
James E. Sullivan Award
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D. James E. Sullivan AwardExplanation
The James E. Sullivan Award is given to the top amateur athlete in the United States.Rate this question:
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Which age did Schollander get inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame?
- A.
28
- B.
84
- C.
35
- D.
19
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D. 19Explanation
Schollander was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame at the age of 19. This indicates that he achieved significant accomplishments and made a lasting impact on the sport of swimming at a relatively young age.Rate this question:
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