#181

Who won the men's Marathon gold at Paris 2024, setting a new Olympic Record?

(a) Eliud Kipchoge

(b) Tamirat Tola

(c) Bashir Abdi

(d) Benson Kipruto

Explanation: Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola, a late replacement for the team, won the marathon gold in an Olympic record time of 2:06:26.

#182

Which legendary French handball player retired after Paris 2024?

(a) Nikola Karabatic

(b) Dika Mem

(c) Luc Abalo

(d) Michael Guigou

Explanation: Handball legend Nikola Karabatic retired after the Paris Games, ending one of the most decorated careers in team sports history.

#183

Which nation won the overall medal table at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics?

(a) Germany

(b) Italy

(c) United States

(d) South Korea

Explanation: Italy topped the medal table at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in Gangwon.

#184

Who is the current Commissioner of the NBA (as of 2024)?

(a) David Stern

(b) Roger Goodell

(c) Adam Silver

(d) Rob Manfred

Explanation: Adam Silver became the fifth commissioner of the NBA in 2014, succeeding David Stern.

#185

Which veteran England prop announced his retirement in the 2024/25 season?

(a) Ellis Genge

(b) Joe Marler

(c) Kyle Sinckler

(d) Mako Vunipola

Explanation: Joe Marler was among the notable retirements in the 2024/25 season.

#186

Which legendary Irish prop retired during the 2024/25 season?

(a) Tadhg Furlong

(b) Andrew Porter

(c) Cian Healy

(d) Dave Kilcoyne

Explanation: Cian Healy, one of Ireland's most capped players, retired during the season.

#187

Who won the 2024 Thomas Cup (Men's Team Championship)?

(a) Indonesia

(b) China

(c) Japan

(d) Denmark

Explanation: China won the 2024 Thomas Cup, defeating Indonesia in the final.

#188

Which Argentine rugby legend retired in the 2024/25 season?

(a) Julian Montoya

(b) Pablo Matera

(c) Nicolas Sanchez

(d) Agustin Creevy

Explanation: Agustin Creevy, the legendary Pumas hooker and former captain, called time on his career.

#189

Who won the 2024 Uber Cup (Women's Team)?

(a) South Korea

(b) China

(c) Japan

(d) Thailand

Explanation: China won the Uber Cup in 2024.

#190

Which team won the 2024 NRL Premiership (previous season context)?

(a) Penrith Panthers

(b) Brisbane Broncos

(c) Melbourne Storm

(d) Cronulla Sharks

Explanation: The Penrith Panthers were the defending champions entering 2025.

#191

Which relief pitcher announced his retirement in November 2025?

(a) Kenley Jansen

(b) Erik Swanson

(c) Craig Kimbrel

(d) Aroldis Chapman

Explanation: Erik Swanson announced his retirement in November 2025.

#192

Who is the most capped rugby player of all time (as of 2024)?

(a) Richie McCaw

(b) Alun Wyn Jones

(c) Sergio Parisse

(d) Sam Whitelock

Explanation: Sam Whitelock (New Zealand) surpassed Alun Wyn Jones to become the most capped player with 153 caps.

#193

What was the final score of the 2024 Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal?

(a) USA 18.5 - 11.5 International

(b) USA 16 - 14 International

(c) International 15.5 - 14.5 USA

(d) USA 17 - 13 International

Explanation: The U.S. Team, captained by Jim Furyk, defeated the International Team 18.5 to 11.5 in Montreal.

#194

What was the final score of the 2024 Solheim Cup?

(a) USA 15.5 - 12.5 Europe

(b) Europe 14 - 14 USA

(c) USA 14.5 - 13.5 Europe

(d) Europe 16 - 12 USA

Explanation: Team USA defeated Team Europe 15.5 to 12.5 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in 2024 to reclaim the cup.

#195

Who holed the winning putt for Team USA at the 2024 Solheim Cup?

(a) Nelly Korda

(b) Rose Zhang

(c) Lilia Vu

(d) Lexi Thompson

Explanation: Lilia Vu birdied the 18th hole in her singles match to secure the decisive half-point that clinched the cup for the USA.

#196

Who served as the captain for the International Team at the 2024 Presidents Cup?

(a) Ernie Els

(b) Trevor Immelman

(c) Mike Weir

(d) Adam Scott

Explanation: Canadian Mike Weir captained the International Team at Royal Montreal in 2024.

#197

Which team did U.S. Captain Jim Furyk lead to victory in 2024?

(a) Ryder Cup Team

(b) Presidents Cup Team

(c) World Cup Team

(d) Walker Cup Team

Explanation: Jim Furyk captained the victorious U.S. Presidents Cup team in 2024.

#198

Which course hosted the 2024 Solheim Cup?

(a) Finca Cortesin

(b) Robert Trent Jones Golf Club

(c) Inverness Club

(d) Muirfield Village

Explanation: The 2024 Solheim Cup was held at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia.

#199

Who was the U.S. Solheim Cup captain in 2024?

(a) Cristie Kerr

(b) Stacy Lewis

(c) Juli Inkster

(d) Pat Hurst

Explanation: Stacy Lewis served as the captain for the U.S. Solheim Cup team in 2024.

#200

Which player made a hole-in-one at the 2024 Presidents Cup with his father Tiger watching?

(a) Charlie Woods (Junior Event)

(b) Miles Russell

(c) Nobody

(d) Gordon Sargent

Explanation: News reports from the 2024 Presidents Cup cycle highlighted Charlie Woods hitting a hole-in-one at a related junior/qualifier event with Tiger watching.

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