QUESTIONS for OLYMPICS 2000 - QUIZ

1. Who won the first British Gold medal; for what event?

2. For what did ‘Eric the Eel' achieve fame; what country did he represent?

3.Who was the great Australian hope in the swimming: how many golds did he win?

4. Which British man won our second gold; for what?

5. Name the undisputed ‘king' of 10,000m races; for which country?

6. Which Briton achieved what to become the first Olympiad to achieve what?

7. Name the Australian woman, who stirred up the ‘Aussies' to fever pitch when she won
        which race; what was her special role at the opening ceremony?

8. What dress was distinctive about both athletes numbers 3 and 7 ?

9. Who won, for Britain, the 1st boxing gold for how many years; at what weight?

10. The women's modern pentathlon made it's first appearance at the Olympics.
          Which Britons won what medals; name the 5 events?

11. At what sport did Britain gain it's first ever medal; which one?

12. Which countries won the gold in mens & women's football?

13. Who won the gold in the women's tennis singles and doubles?

14. Which countries won the gold in mens & women's beach volleyball?

15. What overall position did Team GB end up, in the medals table?

16. What were the three items which made up the symbol representing the Sydney
          Olympics; can you draw it?

17. Where will the next Olympics be held; what number Olympics will that be in
          Roman numerals?'

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