HENLEY REGATTA

HENLEY REGATTA

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The Royal Regatta is a notable event for both fashion and rowing competitions. The event features a variety of crafts on the river and highlights include Penn winning the Thames Cup and Wood from the Sydney Rowing Club winning the Diamond Challenge Sculls. The most thrilling race was the Grand Final, where Leander, a team of Cambridge Blues, not only won but also set a new record. The video concludes with best wishes for the crew's performance in Helsinki.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main attractions of the Royal Regatta?

The musical performances

The variety of food stalls

The display of fashion

The fireworks display

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which team won the Thames Cup?

Leander

Sydney Rowing Club

Penn

Cambridge Blues

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Wood of the Sydney Rowing Club compete against in the Diamond Challenge sculls?

Leander

Fox

Penn

Cambridge Blues

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was significant about Leander's victory in the Grand final?

They set a new record

They lost to Sydney Rowing Club

They won by a large margin

They were disqualified

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which crew was composed entirely of Cambridge Blues?

Sydney Rowing Club

Leander

Fox's team

Penn