HENLEY FINALS

HENLEY FINALS

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The Henley Royal Regatta, established 150 years ago, saw its first Soviet team entry. The Soviets won the Steward's Cup against the Royal Air Force and triumphed in the Grand Challenge Cup against the Leander Club. In the Diamonds final, Yugoslav Flasik narrowly defeated Swiss Coulombe.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event occurred for the first time at the Henley Royal Regatta?

The event was held in winter.

A Soviet team entered the competition.

The regatta was canceled.

A new trophy was introduced.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did the Russian team compete against in the Steward's Cup?

Leander Club

Yugoslavia

Royal Air Force

Oxford and Cambridge Blues

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the Grand Challenge Cup, who were the Russian team's opponents?

Royal Air Force

Yugoslavia

Oxford and Cambridge Blues

Switzerland

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the weather like at the start of the Diamonds event?

Windy

Sunny

Snowy

Raining

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the final race in the Diamonds event?

The Royal Air Force

The Russian team

Flasik of Yugoslavia

Coulombe of Switzerland