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1 Who beat Sonny Liston to win the World Heavyweight Boxing championship in 1964?
A Cassius Clay (Mohammed Ali)
2 What is the lowest possible positive bid in a contract bridge auction?
A One Club
3 Which famous sporting venue hosted the archery championships at the 2012 London Olympics?
A Lord’s Cricket Ground. Archery competitions at Lord’s took place between July 27th and August 3rd, 2012.
4 What do the French call the start of the Tour de France cycle race?
A Grand Depart – translates to “great departure”.
5 In which Swiss city are the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee?
A Lausanne. The IOC established its headquarters in Lausanne in 1915. People often call the city the “Olympic Capital.”
6 Which golfer holds the record for most second-place finishes in the Open Championship – seven between 1964 and 1979?
A Jack Nicklaus. These second-place finishes occurred in the following years: 1964, 1967, 1968, 1972, 1976, 1977, and 1979.
7 How many points is the V tile worth in English versions of the word game, Scrabble?
A 4. The F, H, V, W, and Y are worth 4 points, and the K is worth 5 points.
8 Which football club has won the FA Cup the most times? (2024)
A Arsenal, and Manchester United have reached the most FA Cup Finals with 21 each, but it’s the Gunners who have claimed the most crowns with 14 triumphs.
9 Which Rugby Union trophy is made from melted down silver rupees?
A The Calcutta Cup, which is contested as part of the Six Nations between England and Scotland, is made from melted-down rupees. Members of the disbanded Calcutta Rugby Football Club created the trophy using their remaining funds.
10 How many Olympic gold medals does Usain Bolt have?
A Eight, and the world record holder in the 100 metres, 200 metres, and 4 × 100 metres relay