Friday 20 Question Quiz – 26/01/2024 Round 1: The Olympics 10 questions all about the Olympics. None Boycotted by The Soviet Union, in 1984 the first Olympic women's marathon took place in which city? As of 2023, who is the most successful sailor in Olympic history, winning medals at five consecutive Olympics? In which city were the first modern Olympic Games held? What year did the NBA "Dream Team" participate in the Olympics (YYYY)? Hint Waldi was the first official mascot in the history of the Olympic Summer Games, what breed of dog was he? The records for the 100m and 200m were shattered in 2008 by which Olympian? Which Olympic gymnast was awarded the first-ever perfect 10 on the uneven bars? The Olympic torch is a tribute to the fire that burned throughout the ancient Greek Olympic games - honouring which goddess? As of 2023 The Olympic record for the women's 100m is 10.54 seconds, which was set in 1988 by which American? The Olympics were suspended for 36 hours in 1972 after a terrorist attack in which city's Olympic Village? Round 2: General Knowledge 10 General Knowledge questions with no theme or connection. None Which British statesman, soldier, and writer served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945, and again from 1951 to 1955? Which country on the Eastern coast of the Baltic Sea in northeastern Europe, has a capital called Vilnius? Which American cartoonist, writer, producer, and animator has won 11 Primetime Emmy Awards for the same show? Of Robin Hood's men, what was the nickname of the tallest? What element can be added to petrol/gasoline to eliminate "knock" (fuel burning unevenly) in engines? With renowned works including "Tosca" and "Madama Butterfly" which Italian composer is known primarily for his operas? The fifth actor to play James Bond in the Bond film series, which actor starred in four films from 1995 to 2002? Which Canadian province is known for producing most of the country's maple syrup, producing about 70-80% of the world supply? The Patella is commonly known as what part of the body? Scientists at which research institute created the first five-atom quantum computer in 2016? Time's up
