Trivia

What is the new Olympic record in men’s 100 metres dash?

Date: 06.08.2012

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt scripted history in London Olympics 2012 by retaining his 100 metres title in record breaking 9.63 seconds to clinch the gold medal. He bettered his Olympic record of 9.69s set in 2008 at Beijing becoming second athlete after Carl Lewis to defend his title.

Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?

Date: 05.08.2012

Retired American swimmer Michael Phelps who collected four gold and three silver medals at the 2012 London Games became the most decorated Olympian of all time surpassing gymnast Larisa Latynina record of 18 medals. In all, he has 22 Olympic medals to his name which include 18 gold, two silver and two bronze.

Who is the first male from China to win a gold medal in swimming?

Date: 04.08.2012

Sun Yang won the 400m freestyle at the 2012 London Olympics becoming the first ever male swimmer from China to bag a gold medal at the Summer Games.

Who is the oldest goalscorer in men’s football at Olympics?

Date: 30.07.2012

Ryan Giggs of Great Britain became the oldest player in Olympics history to score a goal in men’s football at London Games. He scored the opening goal against United Arab Emirates in a match that his team won 3-1.

Which player has won the most number of MOM awards in 2012?

Date: 26.07.2012

Sri Lanka’s Thisara Perera has received five MOM awards in 2012 - the most by a player this year.

Which player has won the most number of MOM awards in 2012?

Date: 26.07.2012

Sri Lanka’s Thisara Perera has received five MOM awards in 2012 - the most by a player this year.

Who won the 2011 Hungarian Grand Prix?

Date: 24.07.2012

The 2011 Hungarian Grand Prix was won by McLaren’s Jenson Button that happened to be his 200th GP start. Red Bull‘s Sebastian Vettel had the pole position but the German finished second ahead of Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso.

Who is the first South African batsman to score a triple century in Tests?

Date: 23.07.2012

Hashim Amla is the first ever South African batsman to score a triple century in Tests. He achieved this feat in the first Test against England at The Oval in July 2012.

How many centuries has Virat Kohli scored in Tests?

Date: 22.07.2012

Virat Kohli, who has already slammed 12 hundreds in ODIs, has so far scored only a single ton in Tests. His century came at Perth during India’s last tour of Australia.

How many centuries has Virat Kohli scored in Tests?

Date: 22.07.2012

Virat Kohli, who has already slammed 12 hundreds in ODIs, has so far scored only a single ton in Tests. His century came at Perth during India’s last tour of Australia.

Who is the first Japanese player to join Manchester United?

Date: 20.07.2012

Shinji Kagwa is the first ever Japanese footballer to join Manchester United.

Against which team has David Hussey scored his only ODI ton?

Date: 20.07.2012

David Hussey, who made his ODI debut for Australia in 2008, struck his first ODI century against Scotland in 2009. He made 111 (4X8, 6X6) helping his team to a total of 345 all out.