1.
In what sport did Glenn Morris win the Gold medal at the Summer Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany?
Correct Answer
A. Decathlon
Explanation
Glenn Morris won the Gold medal at the Summer Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany in the sport of Decathlon. Decathlon is a combined event in athletics that consists of ten track and field events, including sprints, jumps, throws, and distance running. It requires athletes to showcase their versatility and skills across multiple disciplines, making it a true test of all-around athleticism.
2.
What is the name of the athlete who won a Gold medal at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin in the Decathlon setting new world and Olympic records?
Correct Answer
A. Glenn Edgar Morris
Explanation
Glenn Edgar Morris is the correct answer because he won a Gold medal at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin in the Decathlon, setting new world and Olympic records.
3.
What is the name of the athlete who won a Gold medal during the 1948 Summer Olympic Games in the Pole Vault event in London?
Correct Answer
C. Guinn Smith
Explanation
Guinn Smith is the correct answer because he won a Gold medal in the Pole Vault event during the 1948 Summer Olympic Games in London. Miller Anderson, Mal Whitfield, and Steve Seymour are not the correct answers as they did not win Gold medals in the Pole Vault event during the 1948 Summer Olympic Games.
4.
What is the name of the athlete who won a Gold medal for Springboard diving and a Silver medal for Platform diving at the 1948 Summer Olympic Games in London?
Correct Answer
A. Bruce Harlan
5.
What is the name of the athlete who won a Gold medal in 1948 and a Silver medal in 1952 in Freestyle Wrestling?
Correct Answer
A. Henry Wittenberg
Explanation
Henry Wittenberg is the correct answer because he is the athlete who won a Gold medal in 1948 and a Silver medal in 1952 in Freestyle Wrestling.
6.
In what sport did Joseph DePietro win the Gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympic Games held in London?
Correct Answer
A. Weightlifting
Explanation
Joseph DePietro won the Gold medal in Weightlifting at the 1948 Summer Olympic Games held in London.
7.
What is the name of the athlete who won the Gold medal for Shooting at the 1948 Summer Olympic Games who helped establish the U.S. Air Force Marksmanship Training Program?
Correct Answer
A. Arthur Cook
Explanation
Arthur Cook is the correct answer because he won the Gold medal for Shooting at the 1948 Summer Olympic Games and also helped establish the U.S. Air Force Marksmanship Training Program.
8.
What is the name of the athlete who won Gold medals at the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympic Games as well as a Silver medal at the 1960 Summer Olympic Games?
Correct Answer
C. Parry O'Brien
Explanation
Parry O'Brien is the correct answer because he is the only athlete listed who won gold medals at the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympic Games, as well as a silver medal at the 1960 Summer Olympic Games. Sim Iness, Jerome Biffle, and Walt Davis did not achieve this feat.
9.
What is the name of the athlete who won a Gold medal at the 1952 Summer Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland, a feat no other American male athlete had ever won?
Correct Answer
A. Cy Young
10.
In what sport did Greg Bell win a Gold medal at the 1956 Summer Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia?
Correct Answer
A. Long Jump
Explanation
Greg Bell won a Gold medal in the Long Jump event at the 1956 Summer Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia.
11.
In what sport did Albert Axelrod, who was an electrical engineer, win a Bronze medal at the 1960 Summer Olympic Games in Rome?
Correct Answer
C. Fencing
Explanation
Albert Axelrod, an electrical engineer, won a Bronze medal in Fencing at the 1960 Summer Olympic Games in Rome. Fencing is a sport that involves using swords to score points by making contact with the opponent. It requires a combination of skill, strategy, and physical agility. Despite his background in electrical engineering, Axelrod was able to excel in the sport of fencing and achieve Olympic success.
12.
What is the name of the athlete who won a Gold medal at the 1924 Winter Olympic Games in Chamonix, France for Speedskating, best known for being the first recipient of a gold medal at the first Winter Olympic Games?
Correct Answer
B. Charles Jewtraw
Explanation
Charles Jewtraw is the correct answer because he was the athlete who won the first gold medal at the first Winter Olympic Games in 1924. He achieved this in the sport of Speedskating at the Winter Olympic Games held in Chamonix, France. Jewtraw's victory made him the first-ever recipient of a gold medal in Winter Olympics history.
13.
In what sport did Jennison Heaton win a Gold medal at the 1928 Winter Olympic Games?
Correct Answer
B. Skeleton
Explanation
Jennison Heaton won a Gold medal at the 1928 Winter Olympic Games in the sport of Skeleton.
14.
In what event did Jack Shea win two Gold medals at the 1932 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York?
Correct Answer
B. Speedskating
Explanation
Jack Shea won two Gold medals at the 1932 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York in the event of Speedskating.
15.
In what event did Curtis Stevens win the Gold medal at the 1932 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York?
Correct Answer
A. Bobsled
Explanation
Curtis Stevens won the Gold medal in Bobsled at the 1932 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York.