After a bit of a summer break, we are back with another round of Pique'n Yer Trivia: The Sports Edition! If you're new to this, the deal is simple: most weeks I'll present a few sports trivia questions covering national, international or Sea to Sky topics. If you're stumped, look out for the answers later in the week. Here's our last batch of questions.
1. Who is the all-time leading international goal-scorer in women's soccer?
A. Abby Wambach
B. Christine Sinclair
C. Alex Morgan
D. Marta
Answer: B. Canada's own Christine Sinclair has found the back of the net 190 times and is the all-time record holder in international play among both men and women.
2. James Elliott of Pemberton completed the Red Bull X-Alps adventure race earlier this summer. Which of the following is true about his performance?
A. He is the first Canadian ever to finish the race
B. He finished 22nd, covering over 1220 kilometres
C. His race concluded in Austria
D. All of the above
Answer: D. Elliott has written himself into the history books, perhaps paving the way for future hike-and-fly athletes in Canada.
3. What is the current world-record weight for bench press?
A. 612.5 kilograms
B. 598.7 kilograms
C. 600 kilograms
D. 640.5 kilograms
Answer: A. On Feb. 4, 2023, powerlifter Jimmy Kolb managed to bench press 612.5 kilograms, surpassing his own previous world record of 598.7 kilograms. It is the first lift over 600 kilos in any powerlifting division category ever.
4. Who won the men's downhill ski race at the 2018 Winter Olympics?
A. Kjetil Jansrud
B. Beat Feuz
C. Aksel Lund Svindal
D. Matthias Mayer
Answer: C. In the final Olympic Games of his elite career, Norwegian powerhouse Aksel Lund Svindal took downhill gold in Pyeongchang.
Check back next week for a fresh wave of sports trivia from around Canada, the world and the Sea to Sky.
Have a local sports or arts tip? Email David Song at [email protected].
