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1 How many hurdles are jumped in the Men’s 100 metres Hurdles?
A Ten. For the race, ten hurdles of a height of 33 inches (83.8 cm) are placed along a straight course of 100 metres (109.36 yd).
2 Which island motorcycle race was won by Mike Hailwood on 14 occasions?
A Isle of Man TT race. He was a nine-time Grand Prix motorcycle world champion.
3 Which is the first Classic of the English Horse Racing season?
A 2000 Guineas. Newmarket Racecourse hosts the festival annually during the first weekend of May.
4 How many pins are there in a game of skittles?
A Nine. A mechanical pinsetter typically arranges the pins in a diamond or square formation at the end of the alley.
5 What is the height at the centre of the net in tennis?
A Three Feet 0.914 meters. The International Tennis Federation (ITF) standardises the net height at 3.5 feet (1.07 meters) at the posts.
6 How many points do you get for a touchdown in American football?
A Six, Touchdown: 6 points. Field Goal: 3 points. Safety: 2 points. Try after touchdown: 1 point (Field Goal or Safety) or 2 points (Touchdown)
7 Which is the only piece on a chess board that can move horizontally, diagonally or vertically?
A Queen. It can move any number of squares vertically, horizontally or diagonally, combining the powers of the rook and bishop.
8 Where did former first-class cricketer John Thayer drown on 15th April, 1912?
A On the RMS Titanic, which sank in the North Atlantic Ocean after hitting an iceberg.
9 Which weight class does the WBC recognise as its lightest?
A Straw weight. The weight limit for this class is 105 pounds (47.63 kg).
10 Which Scottish Premiership club calls Fir Park home?
A Motherwell Football Club – based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire.