OLYMPICS - GREAT BRITAIN'S GOLD MEDAL

The video covers Great Britain's triumph at the Helsinki Olympics, highlighting the Grand Prix des Nations contest where Farmer White nearly won an individual prize. Despite a challenging course, Colonel Llewellyn and Mount Foxhunter secured a team victory for Britain, earning the only gold medal for the country. The video concludes with the closing ceremony, marking the end of the 15th modern Olympiad, where numerous records were broken, many by British athletes.

What was the main challenge faced by competitors in the Grand Prix des Nations contest?

• The time constraints

• The weather conditions

• The formidable course

• The lack of spectators

Who were the heroes of the day for Great Britain in the contest?

• Mrs. Gerald Laszlos

• Colonel Llewellyn and Mount Foxhunter

• The Italian competitor, Dinseo

• Farmer White and his horse

What was significant about Great Britain's victory in the contest?

• They won all the individual prizes

• It was their only gold medal apart from the Winter Olympics

• It was their first gold medal in the Summer Olympics

• They set a new world record

What event marked the end of the 15th modern Olympiad?

• The lighting of the Olympic flame

• The start of the next Olympiad

• The awarding of medals

• The ceremonial removal of the Olympic flag

Despite breaking records, what did British athletes fail to achieve?

• Winning any medals

• Setting new world records

• Winning first prizes

• Participating in all events