1956 Pre-Olympics skiing

1956 Pre-Olympics skiing

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Physics, Physical Ed, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers the Olympic warm-up event at Kitzbühel, Austria, highlighting the treacherous conditions due to lack of snow. It features Wallace Bud Warner from the U.S., who finishes second in the downhill race, and Tony Seiler from Austria, who achieves a double victory in both downhill and slalom events. The video captures the challenges faced by the skiers and the excitement of the competition.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What made the international downhill race at Kitzbühel particularly challenging?

The lack of competitors

The high altitude

The icy and treacherous course

The presence of too much snow

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which U.S. skier from Steamboat Springs, Colorado, secured second place in the race?

Tony Seiler

Wallace Bud Warner

Michael Johnson

John Doe

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did it take Wallace Bud Warner to complete the two-mile run?

Three minutes, thirty seconds

Four minutes, ten seconds

Two minutes, fifty-seven and eight-tenths seconds

Three minutes, five-tenths of a second

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who achieved a double victory in both the downhill and slalom events?

Wallace Bud Warner

Tony Seiler

John Doe

Michael Johnson

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Tony Seiler's time for the downhill race?

Three minutes, thirty seconds

Two minutes, fifty-seven and eight-tenths seconds

Three minutes, five-tenths of a second

Four minutes, ten seconds