Trivia On Sports World Records

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1.

What is the record, set in 2010, for the world's longest tenpin bowling marathon?
- A.
  
  125 Hours
- B.
  
  72 Hours
- C.
  
  48 Hours
- D.
  
  55 Hours
Correct Answer
A. 125 Hours

Explanation
The record for the world's longest tenpin bowling marathon was set in 2010 and it lasted for 125 hours.

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2.

Who set the world record in men's speed skating for the 1000 meter in 2009 in Salt Lake City?
- A.
  
  Shani Davis
- B.
  
  Eskil Ervik
- C.
  
  Jeremy Wotherspoon
- D.
  
  Sven Kramer
Correct Answer
A. Shani Davis

Explanation
In 2009, Shani Davis set the world record in men's speed skating for the 1000 meter in Salt Lake City.

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3.

What speed skater from The Netherlands holds the 2007 world records for both the 5000 Meter & 10,000 Meter men's events?
- A.
  
  Sven Kramer
- B.
  
  Jeremy Wotherspoon
- C.
  
  Beixing Wang
- D.
  
  Shani Davis
Correct Answer
A. Sven Kramer

Explanation
Sven Kramer is the correct answer because he is a speed skater from The Netherlands who holds the 2007 world records for both the 5000 Meter and 10,000 Meter men's events.

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4.

What Canadian women's speed skater holds the world records from 2005 and 2006 in the 1000, 1500 and 3000 meter events?
- A.
  
  Cindy Klassen
- B.
  
  Jenny Wolf
- C.
  
  Christine Nesbitt
- D.
  
  Beixing Wang
Correct Answer
A. Cindy Klassen

Explanation
Cindy Klassen is the correct answer because she is a Canadian women's speed skater who holds the world records from 2005 and 2006 in the 1000, 1500, and 3000 meter events.

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5.

What German speed skater set a world record for the 500m in Salt Lake City in 2009 with an average speed of 30.23 mph?
- A.
  
  Beixing Wang
- B.
  
  Jenny Wolf
- C.
  
  Kristina Groves
- D.
  
  Cindy Klassen
Correct Answer
B. Jenny Wolf

Explanation
Jenny Wolf is the correct answer because she is the German speed skater who set a world record for the 500m in Salt Lake City in 2009 with an average speed of 30.23 mph.

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6.

How long did it take Janis Kuzmins to race through 100 cones in the skateboard slalom to set the world record in 2010?
- A.
  
  48.42 Seconds
- B.
  
  20.77 Seconds
- C.
  
  33.65 Seconds
- D.
  
  50.01 Seconds
Correct Answer
B. 20.77 Seconds

Explanation
Janis Kuzmins set the world record in 2010 for racing through 100 cones in the skateboard slalom in 20.77 seconds.

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7.

What was the winning time for the men's luge at the 2010 Olympics to set a world record on that 3127-foot track?
- A.
  
  2:10:01
- B.
  
  03:13.
- C.
  
  1:56:43
- D.
  
  2:42:22
Correct Answer
B. 03:13.

Explanation
The winning time for the men's luge at the 2010 Olympics to set a world record on that 3127-foot track was 03:13.

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8.

What is the world record, set in April 2011 in Pakistan, for the most goals scored in a single field hockey season?
- A.
  
  256
- B.
  
  219
- C.
  
  177
- D.
  
  328
Correct Answer
D. 328

Explanation
The world record for the most goals scored in a single field hockey season was set in April 2011 in Pakistan, with a total of 328 goals.

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9.

As of November 2011, what Russian racewalker holds the world record for the 50 km walk (road)?
- A.
  
  Michael Frater
- B.
  
  Randy Barnes
- C.
  
  Usain Bolt
- D.
  
  Denis Nizhegorodov
Correct Answer
D. Denis Nizhegorodov

Explanation
Denis Nizhegorodov holds the world record for the 50 km walk (road) as of November 2011.

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10.

What was the world record for the shot put set in May 1990?
- A.
  
  23.12 Meters (75.86 Ft.)
- B.
  
  14.88 Meters (48.82 Ft.)
- C.
  
  40.01 Meters (131.27 Ft.)
- D.
  
  18.56 Meters (60.90 Ft.)
Correct Answer
A. 23.12 Meters (75.86 Ft.)

Explanation
In May 1990, the world record for the shot put was set at 23.12 meters (75.86 ft.).

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11.

What is the world record for the women's javelin throw, as of November 2011?
- A.
  
  50.84 Meters
- B.
  
  30.34 Meters
- C.
  
  72.28 Meters
- D.
  
  25.66 Meters
Correct Answer
C. 72.28 Meters

Explanation
The world record for the women's javelin throw as of November 2011 is 72.28 meters.

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12.

As of November 2011, what Moroccan runner holds the world records for the men's mile, 1500m and 2000m events?
- A.
  
  Randy Barnes
- B.
  
  Mike Powell
- C.
  
  Hicham El Guerrouj
- D.
  
  Dayron Robles
Correct Answer
C. Hicham El Guerrouj

Explanation
Hicham El Guerrouj is the correct answer because as of November 2011, he held the world records for the men's mile, 1500m, and 2000m events.

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13.

What American runner tied the world record for the men's indoor 50 m event in 1999?
- A.
  
  Sergey Bubka
- B.
  
  Mikhail Shchennikov
- C.
  
  Maurice Greene
- D.
  
  Teddy Tamgho
Correct Answer
C. Maurice Greene

Explanation
Maurice Greene is the correct answer because he tied the world record for the men's indoor 50 m event in 1999. This means that he ran the race in the same time as the current world record holder, indicating his exceptional speed and skill in the event.

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14.

In 1989, which Seattle Supersonic set the record for most minutes played in an NBA game with 69 minutes?
- A.
  
  Shawn Kemp
- B.
  
  Dale Ellis
- C.
  
  Gary Payton
- D.
  
  Detlef Schrempf
Correct Answer
B. Dale Ellis

Explanation
Dale Ellis is the correct answer because he set the record for most minutes played in an NBA game with 69 minutes while playing for the Seattle Supersonics in 1989.

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In 1979, who set the NBA record for most field goals made in quarter with 13?
- A.
  
  Bill Russell
- B.
  
  Wilt Chamberlain
- C.
  
  David Thompson
- D.
  
  Pete Maravich
Correct Answer
C. David Thompson

Explanation
David Thompson set the NBA record for most field goals made in a quarter with 13 in 1979.

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Trivia On Sports World Records

What is the record, set in 2010, for the world's longest tenpin bowling marathon?

Who set the world record in men's speed skating for the 1000 meter in 2009 in Salt Lake City?

What speed skater from The Netherlands holds the 2007 world records for both the 5000 Meter & 10,000 Meter men's events?

What Canadian women's speed skater holds the world records from 2005 and 2006 in the 1000, 1500 and 3000 meter events?

What German speed skater set a world record for the 500m in Salt Lake City in 2009 with an average speed of 30.23 mph?

How long did it take Janis Kuzmins to race through 100 cones in the skateboard slalom to set the world record in 2010?

What was the winning time for the men's luge at the 2010 Olympics to set a world record on that 3127-foot track?

What is the world record, set in April 2011 in Pakistan, for the most goals scored in a single field hockey season?

As of November 2011, what Russian racewalker holds the world record for the 50 km walk (road)?

What was the world record for the shot put set in May 1990?

What is the world record for the women's javelin throw, as of November 2011?

As of November 2011, what Moroccan runner holds the world records for the men's mile, 1500m and 2000m events?

What American runner tied the world record for the men's indoor 50 m event in 1999?

In 1989, which Seattle Supersonic set the record for most minutes played in an NBA game with 69 minutes?

In 1979, who set the NBA record for most field goals made in quarter with 13?