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Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 8:00 pm
by elwoodblues
Today we go to the Olympics.
1. For two points, which of these countries competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?
A) Soviet Union
B) East Germany
C) Romania
D) South Africa
2. For one point each, give the host city and the year these happened in the Olympics.
a. Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10, and Bruce Jenner won gold in the (men's) decathlon.
b. Long jumper Bob Beamon broke the world record in that event by almost two feet, and his record stood for the next 23 years.
c. Swimmer Mark Spitz won seven gold medals, but the US basketball team lost the gold medal game in a controversial ending.
d. The US sent its first "Dream Team" of NBA stars to compete in basketball.
3. For two points, name the two competitors who were involved in the strange incident which was the dominant story at the 1994 Winter Olympics.
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 8:11 pm
by jarnon
1. Romania
2. b. Mexico City, 1964
c. Munich, 1976
3. Harding and Kerrigan
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 9:15 pm
by littlebeast13
Today we go to the Olympics.
YAY! That every-four-year spectacle that celebrates everything that isn't a real sport and/or that Americans could give a shit less about!
1. For two points, which of these countries competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?
A) Soviet Union
B) East Germany
C) Romania
D) South Africa (I know the Soviets boycotted... I'm hoping the rest of the Communist Bloc nations joined them)
2. For one point each, give the host city and the year these happened in the Olympics.
a. Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10, and Bruce Jenner won gold in the (men's) decathlon. - 1976 - Montreal
b. Long jumper Bob Beamon broke the world record in that event by almost two feet, and his record stood for the next 23 years. - 1904 - St. Louis
c. Swimmer Mark Spitz won seven gold medals, but the US basketball team lost the gold medal game in a controversial ending. - 1972 - Munich
d. The US sent its first "Dream Team" of NBA stars to compete in basketball. - 1992 - Barcelona (I can still name almost all of the original Dream Team members, but couldn't name that many players who are in the current NBA. Fanny would roll her eyes if she were still here...)
3. For two points, name the two competitors who were involved in the strange incident which was the dominant story at the 1994 Winter Olympics. - WHY!?!?!?!?!?!? Oh, wait a minute, I know this. Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 11:37 pm
by TheConfessor
[quote="elwoodblues"]Today we go to the Olympics.
1. For two points, which of these countries competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?
A) Soviet Union
B) East Germany
C) Romania
D) South Africa
C) ROMANIA
2. For one point each, give the host city and the year these happened in the Olympics.
a. Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10, and Bruce Jenner won gold in the (men's) decathlon.
1976 MONTREAL
b. Long jumper Bob Beamon broke the world record in that event by almost two feet, and his record stood for the next 23 years.
1968 MEXICO CITY
c. Swimmer Mark Spitz won seven gold medals, but the US basketball team lost the gold medal game in a controversial ending.
1972 MUNICH
d. The US sent its first "Dream Team" of NBA stars to compete in basketball.
1992 BARCELONA
3. For two points, name the two competitors who were involved in the strange incident which was the dominant story at the 1994 Winter Olympics.
NANCY KERRIGAN / TONYA HARDING
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Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 1:28 am
by Bob78164
1. For two points, which of these countries competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?
A) Soviet Union
B) East Germany
C) Romania
D) South Africa
C. Romania
2. For one point each, give the host city and the year these happened in the Olympics.
a. Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10, and Bruce Jenner won gold in the (men's) decathlon. Montreal, 1976
b. Long jumper Bob Beamon broke the world record in that event by almost two feet, and his record stood for the next 23 years. Mexico City, 1968
c. Swimmer Mark Spitz won seven gold medals, but the US basketball team lost the gold medal game in a controversial ending. Munich, 1972
d. The US sent its first "Dream Team" of NBA stars to compete in basketball. Barcelona, 1992
3. For two points, name the two competitors who were involved in the strange incident which was the dominant story at the 1994 Winter Olympics. Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding
--Bob
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 4:47 am
by BackInTex
1. For two points, which of these countries competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?
A) Soviet Union
B) East Germany
C) Romania
D) South Africa <-This one
2. For one point each, give the host city and the year these happened in the Olympics.
a. Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10, and Bruce Jenner won gold in the (men's) decathlon.
Montreal - 1976
b. Long jumper Bob Beamon broke the world record in that event by almost two feet, and his record stood for the next 23 years.
Mexico City - 1968
c. Swimmer Mark Spitz won seven gold medals, but the US basketball team lost the gold medal game in a controversial ending.
Helsinki - 1972
d. The US sent its first "Dream Team" of NBA stars to compete in basketball.
Sydney - 1992
3. For two points, name the two competitors who were involved in the strange incident which was the dominant story at the 1994 Winter Olympics.
Nancy Kerrigan & Tanya Harding
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 5:13 am
by Vandal
1. For two points, which of these countries competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?
D) South Africa
2. For one point each, give the host city and the year these happened in the Olympics.
a. 1976 in Montreal
b. 1968 in Mexico City
c. 1972 in Munich
d. 1992 in Barcelona
3. Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 6:27 am
by ShamelessWeasel
1.C
2. a. 1976 Montreal
b. 1968 Mexico City
c. 1972 Munich
d. 1996 Atlanta
3. Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 7:49 am
by andrewjackson
1. For two points, which of these countries competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?
A) Soviet Union
B) East Germany
C) Romania
D) South Africa
C) Romania
2. For one point each, give the host city and the year these happened in the Olympics.
a. Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10, and Bruce Jenner won gold in the (men's) decathlon.
1976
b. Long jumper Bob Beamon broke the world record in that event by almost two feet, and his record stood for the next 23 years.
1968
c. Swimmer Mark Spitz won seven gold medals, but the US basketball team lost the gold medal game in a controversial ending.
1972 I would disagree that the USA basketball team lost but they were not given the gold medal.
d. The US sent its first "Dream Team" of NBA stars to compete in basketball.
1992
3. For two points, name the two competitors who were involved in the strange incident which was the dominant story at the 1994 Winter Olympics.
Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 7:50 am
by franktangredi
1. For two points, which of these countries competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?
A) Soviet Union
B) East Germany
C) Romania
D) South Africa
2. For one point each, give the host city and the year these happened in the Olympics.
a. Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10, and Bruce Jenner won gold in the (men's) decathlon.
1976, Montreal
b. Long jumper Bob Beamon broke the world record in that event by almost two feet, and his record stood for the next 23 years.
1960? Tokyo?
c. Swimmer Mark Spitz won seven gold medals, but the US basketball team lost the gold medal game in a controversial ending.
1972, Munich
d. The US sent its first "Dream Team" of NBA stars to compete in basketball.
1996? Mexico City?
3. For two points, name the two competitors who were involved in the strange incident which was the dominant story at the 1994 Winter Olympics.[/quote]
Nancy Kerrigan, Tonya Harding
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 7:51 am
by andrewjackson
Dangit! I have read the questions more closely.
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 9:27 am
by SpacemanSpiff
1 - C Romania
2a - Montreal '76
b - Mexico City '68
c - Munich '72
d - Barcelona '92
3 - Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 9:55 am
by T_Bone0806
Today we go to the Olympics.
1. For two points, which of these countries competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?
A) Soviet Union
B) East Germany
C) Romania
D) South Africa
C) Romania
2. For one point each, give the host city and the year these happened in the Olympics.
a. Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10, and Bruce Jenner won gold in the (men's) decathlon.
1976 Montreal
b. Long jumper Bob Beamon broke the world record in that event by almost two feet, and his record stood for the next 23 years.
1968 Mexico City
c. Swimmer Mark Spitz won seven gold medals, but the US basketball team lost the gold medal game in a controversial ending.
1972 Munich
d. The US sent its first "Dream Team" of NBA stars to compete in basketball.
1992..????
3. For two points, name the two competitors who were involved in the strange incident which was the dominant story at the 1994 Winter Olympics.
Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 3:39 pm
by kroxquo
Today we go to the Olympics.
1. For two points, which of these countries competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?
A) Soviet Union
B) East Germany
C) Romania
D) South Africa
2. For one point each, give the host city and the year these happened in the Olympics.
a. Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10, and Bruce Jenner won gold in the (men's) decathlon. Montreal 1976
b. Long jumper Bob Beamon broke the world record in that event by almost two feet, and his record stood for the next 23 years. Mexico City 1968
c. Swimmer Mark Spitz won seven gold medals, but the US basketball team lost the gold medal game in a controversial ending. Munich 1972
d. The US sent its first "Dream Team" of NBA stars to compete in basketball. Seoul 1988
3. For two points, name the two competitors who were involved in the strange incident which was the dominant story at the 1994 Winter Olympics. Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 9:04 pm
by mellytu74
Today we go to the Olympics.
1. For two points, which of these countries competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?
C) Romania
2. For one point each, give the host city and the year these happened in the Olympics.
a. Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10, and Bruce Jenner won gold in the (men's) decathlon.
MONTREAL - 1976
b. Long jumper Bob Beamon broke the world record in that event by almost two feet, and his record stood for the next 23 years.
MEXICO CITY - 1968
c. Swimmer Mark Spitz won seven gold medals, but the US basketball team lost the gold medal game in a controversial ending.
MUNICH - 1972
d. The US sent its first "Dream Team" of NBA stars to compete in basketball.
This is either 1992 or 1996. I will go with ATLANTA - 1996
3. For two points, name the two competitors who were involved in the strange incident which was the dominant story at the 1994 Winter Olympics.
TONYA HARDING AND NANCY KERRIGAN.
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 11:00 pm
by Pastor Fireball
1. D) South Africa
2a. Montreal, 1976
2b. Mexico City, 1968
2c. Munich, 1972
2d. Barcelona, 1992
3. Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 12:23 am
by Estonut
Today we go to the Olympics.
1. For two points, which of these countries competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?
A) Soviet Union - NO
B) East Germany - NO
C) Romania - YES
D) South Africa - NO, for different political reason
2. For one point each, give the host city and the year these happened in the Olympics.
a. Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10, and Bruce Jenner won gold in the (men's) decathlon. - Montreal 1976
b. Long jumper Bob Beamon broke the world record in that event by almost two feet, and his record stood for the next 23 years. - Mexico City 1968
c. Swimmer Mark Spitz won seven gold medals, but the US basketball team lost the gold medal game in a controversial ending. - Munich 1972
d. The US sent its first "Dream Team" of NBA stars to compete in basketball. - Barcelona 1992
3. For two points, name the two competitors who were involved in the strange incident which was the dominant story at the 1994 Winter Olympics. - Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 12:25 am
by Estonut
andrewjackson wrote:Dangit! I have read the questions more closely.
Apparently not!
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 8:20 pm
by elwoodblues
elwoodblues wrote:Today we go to the Olympics.
1. For two points, which of these countries competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?
A) Soviet Union
B) East Germany
C) Romania
D) South Africa
C) Romania. They defied the Soviet boycott and went to the Games anyway. At that time South Africa was banned from the Olympics for their apartheid policies. They returned to the Games in '92.
2. For one point each, give the host city and the year these happened in the Olympics.
a. Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10, and Bruce Jenner won gold in the (men's) decathlon.
Montreal 1976
b. Long jumper Bob Beamon broke the world record in that event by almost two feet, and his record stood for the next 23 years.
Mexico City 1968. The record was finally broken in 1991 by Mike Powell. Powell's record still stands, which means he has held it longer than Beamon did.
c. Swimmer Mark Spitz won seven gold medals, but the US basketball team lost the gold medal game in a controversial ending.
Munich 1972
d. The US sent its first "Dream Team" of NBA stars to compete in basketball.
Barcelona 1992
3. For two points, name the two competitors who were involved in the strange incident which was the dominant story at the 1994 Winter Olympics.
I see everyone remembers Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding. While most of the country was watching the figure skating that year I found a basketball game to watch.
jarnon 6
LB 8
Confessor 12
Bob 12
BiT 8
Vandal 10
Weasel 10
AJ 8
Frank 8
Spiff 12
TBone 11
kroxquo 10
melly 10
Fireball 10
Estonut 12
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 6:37 am
by franktangredi
I didn't have the lowest score in a sports-related game? Frank for the win!
elwoodblues wrote:elwoodblues wrote:Today we go to the Olympics.
1. For two points, which of these countries competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?
A) Soviet Union
B) East Germany
C) Romania
D) South Africa
C) Romania. They defied the Soviet boycott and went to the Games anyway. At that time South Africa was banned from the Olympics for their apartheid policies. They returned to the Games in '92.
2. For one point each, give the host city and the year these happened in the Olympics.
a. Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10, and Bruce Jenner won gold in the (men's) decathlon.
Montreal 1976
b. Long jumper Bob Beamon broke the world record in that event by almost two feet, and his record stood for the next 23 years.
Mexico City 1968. The record was finally broken in 1991 by Mike Powell. Powell's record still stands, which means he has held it longer than Beamon did.
c. Swimmer Mark Spitz won seven gold medals, but the US basketball team lost the gold medal game in a controversial ending.
Munich 1972
d. The US sent its first "Dream Team" of NBA stars to compete in basketball.
Barcelona 1992
3. For two points, name the two competitors who were involved in the strange incident which was the dominant story at the 1994 Winter Olympics.
I see everyone remembers Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding. While most of the country was watching the figure skating that year I found a basketball game to watch.
jarnon 6
LB 8
Confessor 12
Bob 12
BiT 8
Vandal 10
Weasel 10
AJ 8
Frank 8
Spiff 12
TBone 11
kroxquo 10
melly 10
Fireball 10
Estonut 12
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 9:22 am
by andrewjackson
Estonut wrote:andrewjackson wrote:Dangit! I have read the questions more closely.
Apparently not!
I guess I
should also read my responses more carefully as well.
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2017 9:19 pm
by SportsFan68
Now that I've seen this one, I just can't resist.
elwoodblues wrote:Today we go to the Olympics.
1. For two points, which of these countries competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?
A) Soviet Union
I remember one Soviet athlete who was apparently under contract to the Los Angeles visitor bureau. "Someone please show me smog!"
2. For one point each, give the host city and the year these happened in the Olympics.
a. Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10, and Bruce Jenner won gold in the (men's) decathlon.
b. Long jumper Bob Beamon broke the world record in that event by almost two feet, and his record stood for the next 23 years.
Mexico City, 1968
c. Swimmer Mark Spitz won seven gold medals, but the US basketball team lost the gold medal game in a controversial ending.
d. The US sent its first "Dream Team" of NBA stars to compete in basketball.
3. For two points, name the two competitors who were involved in the strange incident which was the dominant story at the 1994 Winter Olympics.
Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding
Re: Sportsball 5-12-17
Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 9:12 pm
by elwoodblues
SportsFan68 wrote:Now that I've seen this one, I just can't resist.
elwoodblues wrote:Today we go to the Olympics.
1. For two points, which of these countries competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles?
A) Soviet Union
I remember one Soviet athlete who was apparently under contract to the Los Angeles visitor bureau. "Someone please show me smog!"
2. For one point each, give the host city and the year these happened in the Olympics.
a. Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10, and Bruce Jenner won gold in the (men's) decathlon.
b. Long jumper Bob Beamon broke the world record in that event by almost two feet, and his record stood for the next 23 years.
Mexico City, 1968
c. Swimmer Mark Spitz won seven gold medals, but the US basketball team lost the gold medal game in a controversial ending.
d. The US sent its first "Dream Team" of NBA stars to compete in basketball.
3. For two points, name the two competitors who were involved in the strange incident which was the dominant story at the 1994 Winter Olympics.
Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding
In the past I have accepted answers that were a little late, but eight weeks is a bit of a stretch.