What surface is the Australian Open played on?
Grass
Clay
Hard Court
Carpet
The Australian Open uses Plexicushion hard courts.
How many points is a “love” score in tennis?
1
2
3
“Love” means zero points in tennis scoring.
Which Grand Slam tournament is played last each year?
Australian Open
French Open
Wimbledon
US Open
The US Open concludes the Grand Slam season in August/September.
What is the maximum number of sets in a men’s Grand Slam match?
3
4
5
6
Men play best-of-5 sets at Grand Slams (except for some early rounds).
Which golfer has won the most Masters tournaments?
Tiger Woods
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Phil Mickelson
Nicklaus won 6 Masters (1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986).
What is a hole-in-one on a par-4 called?
Albatross
Condor
Eagle
Birdie
A condor is extremely rare (only 6 recorded in history).
How many clubs are allowed in a golfer’s bag during a tournament?
10
12
14
16
The USGA and R&A limit players to 14 clubs.
Which major championship is known as “golf’s toughest test”?
The Open
PGA Championship
U.S. Open
The Masters
The U.S. Open is famous for its extremely difficult course setups.
What is the term for two under par on a hole?
Birdie
Eagle
Albatross
Par
An eagle is two strokes under par (e.g., a 2 on a par-4).
In bowling, what is it called when you knock down all pins in two rolls?
Strike
Spare
Turkey
Split
A spare occurs when all pins are cleared in two attempts.
Which country invented the sport of badminton?
China
England
India
Indonesia
Badminton was developed in the 19th century in England.
How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
4
5
6
7
The five rings represent the five inhabited continents.
What is the distance of a marathon in miles?
24.2
25.6
26.2
27.5
A marathon is 26.2 miles (42.195 km) long.
In volleyball, how many touches are allowed before returning the ball?
2
3
4
5
Teams get a maximum of three touches before sending the ball over the net.
What is the term for scoring 100 runs in a single innings in cricket?
Century
Ton
Double Century
Half-Century
A “century” refers to a batsman scoring 100 or more runs in one innings.
Which pitcher holds the MLB record for most career strikeouts?
Nolan Ryan
Randy Johnson
Roger Clemens
Clayton Kershaw
Nolan Ryan struck out 5,714 batters over his 27-season career.
How many points is a “try” worth in rugby union?
3
5
7
10
A try (touching the ball down in the opponent’s in-goal area) is worth 5 points.
Why do Olympic diving pools use aerated water?
To slow divers’ entry
To create visual bubbles
To disinfect the water
To reduce splash height
The pumped-in air bubbles create a white surface layer, helping divers judge their position mid-rotation by providing a stark visual contrast against the blue pool bottom. This safety feature was added after Greg Louganis’ infamous 1988 head injury where he couldn’t discern the water’s surface.
Which swimmer holds the record for most Olympic gold medals?
Mark Spitz
Ian Thorpe
Michael Phelps
Katie Ledecky
Phelps won 23 Olympic gold medals (28 total) across 4 Olympics.
Which country has won the most medals in Winter Olympic history?
United States
Norway
Germany
Russia
Norway has won over 400 Winter Olympic medals (as of 2024), the most of any nation.
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