The Ultimate Marathon Trivia Challenge

The Ultimate Marathon Trivia Challenge

Do you recognize the quote taken from a famous movie in 1976? It is taken from the movie 'Marathon Man' starring Dustin Hoffman. I won't tell you all the details, but it involves a an interrogation and a dental chair. Do you like cardio? Well, I certainly do not. That being said, I greatly admire people who can complete marathons since I know anything over 5 km would probably kill me. Unless it involves chasing a ball of some sort, I have zero interest in running. This quiz is for all of you long distance runners out there. Good luck!

Approximately how many miles is a marathon?

Jennifer Amyx was ____years old when she ran a marathon in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

From 1984 to 1988, what did finishers of the London Marathon annually receive?

What nation hosts an annual marathon where men compete against horses?

Who won the Boston Marathon 3 times (1988, 1991, 1992)?

In a triathlon, running a marathon is the event that is performed?

Which of these annual marathons in the oldest?

In 1980, Rosie Ruiz infamously won the Boston Marathon but was later disqualified. Why?

What is the approximate record time for finishing a marathon?

Concerning running in a marathon, what did Dean Karnazes once do?

What is the approximate record time for a female finishing a marathon?

When was the last time that an American male won the Boston Marathon?

What made Abebe Bikila's gold medal win in the 1960 Olympics unique?

In what city did the most runners ever compete in a marathon?

Who won the Boston Marathon in 2003, 2006 to 2008, and 2010?

Which one of these annual marathons is not real?

Which of these cities is NOT part of the so-called 'Big Six' marathons?

Who won the Boston Marathon from 1993 to 1995?

9 of the 10 best times in marathons have been recorded by men from Ethiopia and _____?

Why aren't times in the Boston Marathon eligible to become world records?

Budhia Singh of India ran a marathon when he was ________years old.

Who won the Boston Marathon in 2022 and 2023?

What was the length of the marathon in the 1896, 1900, and 1904 Olympics?

What year was the bombing that took place at the Boston Marathon?

What is the age of the oldest person to ever complete a marathon?

The Ultimate Marathon Trivia Challenge

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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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