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Which athlete is known as "The Flying Finn"?
Usain Bolt
Michael Phelps
Paavo Nurmi
Carl Lewis
Jesse Owens
Correct answer is C
Paavo Nurmi, a Finnish long-distance runner, is known as "The Flying Finn."
In which sport would you perform a Fosbury Flop?
Diving
Gymnastics
High Jump
Pole Vault
Long Jump
Correct answer is C
The Fosbury Flop is a technique used in the high jump.
What is the duration of a standard cricket Test match?
3 days
4 days
5 days
6 days
7 days
Correct answer is C
A standard cricket Test match is played over 5 days.
What is the distance of the free-throw line from the basket in basketball?
10 feet
12 feet
15 feet
18 feet
20 feet
Correct answer is C
The free-throw line in basketball is 15 feet from the basket.
Which country is credited with inventing table tennis?
United States
Japan
China
England
Germany
Correct answer is D
Table tennis originated in England as an indoor sport in the late 19th century.