1.
What sport did Mary T. Meagher, nicknamed "Madame Butterfly" compete in winning three gold medals at the 1984 Olympic Games?
Correct Answer
D. Swimming
Explanation
Mary T. Meagher, also known as "Madame Butterfly," competed in swimming and won three gold medals at the 1984 Olympic Games. She earned this nickname due to her exceptional skills in the butterfly stroke, which she used to dominate the competition and achieve her success in swimming.
2.
What is the name of the three-time Olympian who first joined the U.S. Ski Team in 1989 and earned a gold medal in 1998?
Correct Answer
B. Picabo Street
Explanation
Picabo Street is the correct answer because she is the three-time Olympian who joined the U.S. Ski Team in 1989 and won a gold medal in 1998. Cindy Nelson, Alice McKennis, and Lindsey Vonn are not the correct answers as they do not fit the given criteria.
3.
In what sport did Mia Hamm compete in Beijing where she helped her team to victory at the Summer Olympic Games?
Correct Answer
C. Soccer
Explanation
Mia Hamm competed in soccer at the Beijing Summer Olympic Games. She helped her team to victory in this sport.
4.
What is the name of the athlete who won eight swimming gold medals during the 2008 Olympic Games in China?
Correct Answer
B. Michael pHelps
Explanation
Michael Phelps is the correct answer because he is the athlete who won eight swimming gold medals during the 2008 Olympic Games in China. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest swimmers of all time and holds numerous records in the sport. His achievement of winning eight gold medals in a single Olympic Games is unprecedented and solidifies his status as a legendary athlete in swimming.
5.
In what sport did Janet Evans compete during the 24th Olympic Games in Seoul, winning three gold medals?
Correct Answer
B. Swimming
Explanation
Janet Evans competed in swimming during the 24th Olympic Games in Seoul, where she won three gold medals.
6.
In what sport did Monica Abbott compete in at the 2008 Olympic Games, winning a Silver Medal?
Correct Answer
C. Softball
Explanation
Monica Abbott competed in the sport of Softball at the 2008 Olympic Games, where she won a Silver Medal.
7.
In what sport did Kristin Armstrong compete winning a Gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games?
Correct Answer
D. Cycling
Explanation
Kristin Armstrong competed in cycling and won a gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games.
8.
In what sport did Betsey Armstrong win a Silver medal at the 2008 Olympic Games?
Correct Answer
C. Water Polo
Explanation
Betsey Armstrong won a Silver medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Water Polo.
9.
In what sport did Jake Arrieta win a Bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing?
Correct Answer
A. Baseball
Explanation
Jake Arrieta won a Bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing in the sport of Baseball.
10.
In what sport did Alexander Artemev help lead the U.S. to a Bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in the team competition?
Correct Answer
D. Gymnastics
Explanation
Alexander Artemev helped lead the U.S. to a Bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in the team competition in gymnastics.
11.
In what sport did Lloy Ball, from Fort Wayne, Indiana win a Gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games?
Correct Answer
C. Volleyball
Explanation
Lloy Ball, from Fort Wayne, Indiana, won a Gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Volleyball.
12.
What sport did Brian Barden of California win a Bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing?
Correct Answer
A. Baseball
Explanation
Brian Barden of California won a Bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing in the sport of baseball.
13.
What sport did Lanny Barnes of Colorado compete in the 2010 and 2006 Winter Olympic Games?
Correct Answer
B. Biathlon
Explanation
Lanny Barnes of Colorado competed in the Biathlon event at the 2010 and 2006 Winter Olympic Games. The Biathlon combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting, requiring athletes to demonstrate both speed and accuracy. Barnes' participation in this event at two consecutive Winter Olympic Games suggests her expertise and commitment to the sport.
14.
What sport did Nicole Barnhardt from Gilbertsville, PA win a Gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing?
Correct Answer
B. Soccer
Explanation
Nicole Barnhardt from Gilbertsville, PA won a Gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing in soccer.
15.
In what sport did Jeremy Barrett compete in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, placing 14th with partner Caydee Denney?
Correct Answer
A. Pairs Figure Skating
Explanation
Jeremy Barrett competed in the sport of pairs figure skating in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, where he placed 14th with his partner Caydee Denney.