DUTCH OLYMPIC STAR BEATEN

DUTCH OLYMPIC STAR BEATEN

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The transcript covers the visit of Fanny Blankers-Kuhn, a renowned Dutch Olympic athlete, to Sydney. Despite injuries, she competed in the New South Wales 100 yards title race against notable rivals like Shirley Strickland and Marjorie Jackson. Unfortunately, Blankers-Kuhn slipped on a mud patch, losing her chance to win, while Marjorie Jackson secured victory. The transcript concludes by acknowledging Blankers-Kuhn's overall success as an athlete.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Olympic athlete from the Netherlands mentioned in the video?

Betty Cuthbert

Marjorie Jackson

Shirley Strickland

Fanny Blankers-Kuhn

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mrs. Fanny Blankers-Kuhn competing for during her visit to Sydney?

World Championship

Commonwealth Games

New South Wales 100 yards title

Olympic gold medal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which athlete won the race mentioned in the video?

Marjorie Jackson

Shirley Strickland

Betty Cuthbert

Fanny Blankers-Kuhn

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unfortunate event happened to Mrs. Blankers-Kuhn during the race?

She was disqualified

She slipped on a mud patch

She started late

She lost her shoes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Mrs. Blankers-Kuhn react after finishing the race?

She protested the results

She congratulated the winner

She showed a resigned and helpless gesture

She celebrated her victory