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Answer the following questions related to the Modern Summer Olympic Games.

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1.

Who set the record for the most medals at one Olympic Games by winning eight medals at the 1980 Moscow Olympics?

  Michael Phelps

  Paavo Nurmi

  Mark Spitz

  Alexander Dityatin

  Half-n-half Clue
 

2.

At the 1956 Olympic Games, only the equestrian events were not held in Melbourne.  Where were they held?

  Helsinki, Finland

  Christchurch, New Zealand

  Stockholm, Sweden

  Sydney, Australia

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3.

In which event did the Australian legend Ric Charlesworth win a silver medal at the 1976 Montreal Olympics?

  Tennis

  Field Hockey

  Archery

  Pole Vault

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4.

Which was the chief venue for the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow?

  Panathinaiko Stadium

  Vélodrome de Vincennes

  Luzhniki Stadium

  White City Stadium

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5.

Who was the first ever women's marathon champion at the Olympic Games?

  Valentina Yegorova

  Joan Benoit

  Ingrid Kristiansen

  Rosa Mota

  Half-n-half Clue
 

6.

Who holds the record for the most medals (of any type) at a single celebration of the Olympic Games?

  Michael Phelps (twice) & Alexander Dityatin (once)

  Paavo Nurmi

  Mark Spitz

  Larissa Latynina

  Half-n-half Clue
 

7.

At the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, which Korean martial art was introduced as a demonstration sport?

  Taekwondo

  Iaido

  Kumdo

  Hapkido

  Half-n-half Clue
 


 
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