Underdog Stories trivia
Underdog Stories Mini Quiz
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
Which wrestling style did Rulon Gardner compete in at the Olympics?
The discipline emphasizes upper-body throws and prohibits attacks below the waist.
In which event did Steven Bradbury win his 2002 Winter Olympic gold medal?
Bradbury won the 1,000m final after all four skaters ahead of him fell on the last lap.
Which country did swimmer Eric Moussambani represent at the 2000 Olympics?
Moussambani represented Equatorial Guinea in the men's 100-meter freestyle at the Sydney Olympics.
Why did Eric Moussambani swim alone in his Olympic heat?
The other two swimmers were disqualified for false starts, leaving Moussambani to race alone.
At which Olympics did Wilma Rudolph win her first Olympic medal?
Rudolph won bronze in the 4x100-meter relay at Melbourne before enrolling at Tennessee State the next year.
Who coached Wilma Rudolph at Tennessee State University?
Ed Temple coached Rudolph at Tennessee State and led the Tigerbelles, the school's celebrated women's track team.
What injury did Steven Bradbury suffer during a 2000 training crash?
After Bradbury broke his neck in Sydney, doctors told him he might never skate again.
Which reigning Olympic champion did Rulon Gardner upset at the 2000 Sydney Games?
The 1–0 victory ended the Russian champion's unbeaten international streak, which included three Olympic titles.
What national first did Steven Bradbury's 2002 gold medal mark?
Bradbury became the first Australian to win an Olympic Winter Games gold medal.
Which sport did Steven Bradbury compete in at four Winter Olympics?
Bradbury competed at four Winter Olympics and won a 5,000m relay bronze at Lillehammer in 1994.