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1 How many golfers play for each team in the Ryder Cup?
A Twelve. Players from Europe and the United States form the teams. They compete in match play, earning points for each match win or draw.
2 In which year did Tokyo host the Summer Olympic Games for the first time?
A 1964. Tokyo hosted the 15th modern Olympic Games from October 10 to 24, 1964. These Games marked the first time Asia staged the Olympics.
3 Which was the last first-class county for which Fred Trueman played cricket?
A Derbyshire. While he famously played for Yorkshire for the majority of his career, he had a brief comeback in 1972 to play in the John Player League for Derbyshire.
4 Which city was the first to host the modern Olympic Games twice?
A Paris, hosting the 1900 and 1924 Summer Games.
5 Which England goalkeeper had the nickname ‘The Cat’?
A Peter Bonetti. He was known for his safe handling, lightning reflex Cup-winningceful style. Bonetti played for Chelsea and also represented England, including being part of the 1966 World Cup winning squad.
6 Who scored England’s first test cricket century on his debut in 1880?
A W.G. Grace, making 152 runs in the match against Australia at The Oval.
7 What is a ‘Puissance’ in show jumping?
A High jump for horses – often up to 7ft high.
8 Who captained the England national football team during the 1998 FIFA World Cup?
A Alan Shearer. Manager Glenn Hoddle appointed Shearer as captain following Euro 96. Shearer continued to captain the team for the remainder of his international career.
9 What is the distance from archer to target in Olympic and Paralympic Archery?
A 70 metres (approximately 77 yards).
10 Which horse race has a fence named Valentine’s Brook?
A The English Grand National. Horses and jockeys jump this fence ninth on the Aintree Racecourse.