Babe Didrikson trains at New York City gym in 1933 and golfs in the 1930s

Babe Didrikson trains at New York City gym in 1933 and golfs in the 1930s

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Mildred Didrikson excelled in various sports, surpassing many male peers. She could throw a baseball farther than most professionals today. However, her true mastery was in golf, where she became an undisputed leader.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which sports did Mildred Didrikson excel, often outperforming her male colleagues?

Track and Field only

Basketball and Soccer

Swimming and Tennis

Various sports, including baseball and golf

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mildred Didrikson's impressive achievement in baseball?

Pitching a perfect game

Catching every ball in a game

Throwing a baseball almost 300 feet

Hitting a home run in every game

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Mildred Didrikson's baseball throwing distance compare to professional players?

It was not recorded

It was greater than many professionals

It was about the same as most professionals

It was shorter than most professionals

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which sport did Mildred Didrikson find her niche and become a master?

Basketball

Tennis

Golf

Swimming

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome when Mildred Didrikson chose to focus on golf?

She lost interest quickly

She became an undisputed master

She struggled to compete

She switched to another sport