MG22 U8 Sporting Life L5 Listening Quiz

Who was Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards?

• A professional ski instructor

• The first British Olympic ski jumper

• An Olympic gold medalist

• A swimming champion

Why did Edwards qualify for the 1988 Winter Olympics?

• He won multiple competitions

• He had years of experience

• He was the only applicant

• He set a national record

What physical challenge did Edwards face while skiing?

• He had a broken leg

• He was colorblind

• He was underweight

• His glasses would fog up

Where did the 2000 Summer Olympics take place?

• Calgary, Canada

• London, England

• Sydney, Australia

• Paris, France

How long had Eric Moussambani been swimming before the Olympics?

• Eight months

• Two years

• Five years

• Ten months

What happened to the other swimmers in Moussambani's race?

• They finished ahead of him

• They withdrew from the race

• They helped him finish

• They were disqualified

Why did the audience cheer for Moussambani?

• He set a new record

• He won the race

• His determination

• His swimming technique

What was Edwards' weight status compared to other competitors?

• He was average weight

• He was the lightest

• He was slightly heavier

• He was 20 pounds heavier

What happened to Edwards after the Olympics?

• He quit sports completely

• He became a media sensation

• He won other competitions

• He became a coach

What was Moussambani's experience with Olympic pools before the games?

• He trained in one regularly

• He helped build one

• He had never seen one

• He owned one