File: CHAP09, Lesson 9: Answer Keys
Fill-in-the-Blank
1. Michelle Smith of Ireland won two gold medals at the 1996 Olympic Games. The first was in the 400m
individual medley, the other was in the _____ event where she improved her personal best time by an astonishing 19 seconds.
2. _____ vaulted successfully on an injured ankle to secure the 1996 Olympic gold medal for his/her gymnastics team.
Multiple Choice
3. Which American swimmer won seven gold medals during the 1972 Summer Olympic Games? A) Janet Evans
B) Mark Spitz C) Matt Bondi D) Rowdy Gaines
4. In the 1912 Olympics, four Norwegian brothers - Henrik, Jan, Kristian, and Ole Östervold - each won a gold medal in what events?
3. Event: Swimming Year: 1972 Ans: B