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Trivia: Test Your Olympic Knowledge
The Summer Olympics began on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Oakdale Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.
From Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Nadia Comăneci receiving the first perfect 10 in 1976, there have been several unforgettable moments in Olympic history.
As hundreds of world-class athletes compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, Oakdale Patch is celebrating the games by posting Olympic trivia questions this week.
Post your answers in the comments below. We'll post the correct answers in the comments by 4 p.m. today
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- Which author of the seminal book on baby and child care was also a gold medalist.
- Dr. Benjamin Spock
- Dr. Michael Cohen
- C. R. Partridge
- Jane Mattes
2. How long is the route for the marathon event in the 2012 Olympics?
- 8 miles
- 11.2 miles
- 26.3 miles
- 40.6 miles
3. Who lit the torch to start the Games in Atlanta?
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- Wayne Gretzky
- Cathy Freeman
- Muhammad Ali
- Ken Henry
4. What is the name of the mascot of the 2012 Games?
- Misha
- Sam
- Izzy
- Wenlock
Check out our Directory and Events Calendar for listings of places where you can learn and participate in Olympic sports ranging from basketball to karate, gymnastics, swimming and more.
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