HENLEY FINALS -

HENLEY FINALS -

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The video covers the 1939 Henley Regatta, highlighting a successful garden party and the presence of notable figures like the Duke of Kent. It details the rowing finals, where American teams secured significant victories, including the Grand Challenge Cup and Diamond Skulls. The Centenary Double Skulls ended in a dead heat, and the Thames Cup saw an all-American final. The video concludes with a brief mention of the Open Championship held at the home of golf.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was present at Henley 1939, making it a notable event?

The Queen

The Duke of Kent

The Prime Minister

The President of the United States

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which university won the Grand Challenge Cup at Henley 1939?

Yale University

Cambridge University

Oxford University

Harvard University

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the winner of the Diamond Skulls event?

Southwood

Burke

Beresford

Verri of Poland

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Centenary Double Skulls event?

A disqualification

A win for the Italian pair

A win for Beresford and Southwood

A dead heat

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which school won the Thames Cup at Henley 1939?

Eton College

Kent School

Tabor Academy

Winchester College