Fast as Lightning: Racing Trivia

Fast as Lightning: Racing Trivia

From a young age, we start to race. Races on foot, on bikes, in pools, on horseback, and in cars are fun activities to participate in and to watch. Let's see how fast you can answer these race-related questions!

Who was the first sprinter to win an Olympic gold medal in the 100 metre dash with a time under 10 seconds?

What 2 time Daytona 500 winner has the same name as a former Super Bowl winning coach?

Michael Phelps has the most Olympic gold medals in swimming. How many did he win?

How many combined Daytona 500 wins do Dale Earnhardt and Dare Earnhardt Jr have?

Who won the Olympic gold medal in the 100 metre dash in 2000?

In what country is the world's most famous bike race held?

Who won the gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics but was disqualified for drug use?

What horse won the Triple Crown in 1978?

Which female has the record for the fastest 100 metre time?

Who holds the record for the fastest 100 metre dash?

Which female swimmer has won the most Olympic gold medals?

Richard Petty holds the record for the most Daytona 500 victories. How many times has he won the race?

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 races that make up the Triple Crown in American horseracing?

What horse won the Triple Crown in 1973?

12 male swimmers have won 5 Olympic gold medals or more in swimming. How many of the 12 are American?

In what year did legendary American sprinter Jesse Owens win a gold medal in the 100 metre dash?

How many Olympic gold medals in the 100 metre dash did Usain Bolt win?

Before Michael Phelps broke his record, Mark Spitz had the most Olympic gold medals in swimming. How many did he have?

Which of the following drivers won the Indy 500 four times?

In 2015, a horse named American ________ won the Triple Crown. What word is missing?

How many combine Indy 500 wins do Mario and Michael Andretti have?

Who won the Olympic gold medal in the 100 metre dash in 2004?

Who was the first man to run a sub 4 minute mile?

In what year did Lamont Marcell Jacobs win the 100 metre dash in the Olympics?

What horse won the Triple Crown in 1977?

Fast as Lightning: Racing Trivia

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Dave Morrissey

Dave is an accomplished economics instructor with over two decades of experience in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. His students have consistently ranked in the top 10% annually, and one year they achieved the highest overall class average in the world. This outstanding achievement led a UK publisher to request that he write a textbook, an offer he declined in favor of creating sports quizzes, which he found more engaging.

In addition to his teaching career, Dave is also a former high school football coach, having won a couple of local championships. While he wishes he had won more, he continues to be deeply involved in football as a scout, recruiter, and social media creator for a university football team.

Dave's passions extend beyond the classroom and football field. He is an avid fan of live music and international travel, often combining these interests. He has traveled to Spain, England, Iceland, and Chile to see bands perform. His greatest pride and joy is his daughter, who has recently excelled in powerlifting. In just a few years, she has become the Canadian record holder for the bench press in her weight class and finished second overall in the combined national event (bench, deadlift, and squat) in Moose Jaw in March 2024. She will be representing Canada at the World Bench Competition in Austin, Texas, in May 2024.

A die-hard fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, Dave has experienced his share of sports heartache, having seen them play in seven NFL cities with six losses. His all-time favorite athlete is Don Mattingly, reflecting his deep love for sports that spans many arenas.

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