“It’s not so much about the heat… it’s the humidity that’ll kill you!”
The SportsJOE 12 o’clock quiz is dipping into sporting glories from bygone years, and there’s a great general knowledge round down the final straight.
Anyone that even gets close to 20/20, let us know!
ROUND 1: TV & MOVIES
Who is this former Match of the Day host?
Who is this former Match of the Day host?
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Name the former Ryder Cup captain who now does punditry work with Sky Sports
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What actor and director has joined Ryan Reynolds in taking over Wrexham AFC?
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Name the former England and Lions winger, who now works as a BT Sport pundit
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What was the name of John Candy's character in the film Cool Runnings?
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ROUND 2: GEOGRAPHY
Going to classic Olympic Games for this round. At what Olympics did Jesse Owens win 4 gold medals in 1936?
Going to classic Olympic Games for this round. At what Olympics did Jesse Owens win 4 gold medals in 1936?
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In what Australian city did Ronnie Delaney win 1500m gold at the 1956 Olympics?
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In what city did Ben Johnson win the 100m gold, only to have it stripped after a positive drug test, in 1988?
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In what city did Wayne McCullough and Michael Carruth win their respective Olympic silver and gold medals, in 1992?
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In what country did Annalise Murphy win silver in the Laser Radial (sailing) event in 2016?
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ROUND 3: RECORDS
What goalkeeper has the most Premier League clean sheets for Man United?
What goalkeeper has the most Premier League clean sheets for Man United?
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What player has the most Premier League assists for Arsenal?
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What player holds the record for most Premier League assists?
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Mayo won their 47th Connacht SFC title at the weekend, after they defeated Galway. What was the last year they lifted that trophy?
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That win saw them move one clear, in terms of Connacht titles won, from their nearest rivals. What county is just behind (on 46 titles)?
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ROUND 4: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Ireland internationals who played further afield is the topic for this round.
What club did former Liverpool defender play the 2008/09 season with?
Ireland internationals who played further afield is the topic for this round.
What club did former Liverpool defender play the 2008/09 season with?
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What club did Liam Lawrence play with in 2014, in between his stints at Portsmouth and Barnsley?
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What Dutch club did former Ireland striker David Connolly join from Watford in 1997?
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What Italian team signed Robbie Keane from Coventry City in 2000?
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Connor Ronan is on loan from Wolves at what club this season?
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