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Which sport became the most popular in high schools by World War I, ranking second to football at the college level?
Which sport became the most popular in high schools by World War I, ranking second to football at the college level?
How long did Adolph Rupp coach at the University of Kentucky?
How long did Adolph Rupp coach at the University of Kentucky?
What was the original name of the Harlem Globetrotters when formed by Abe Saperstein?
What was the original name of the Harlem Globetrotters when formed by Abe Saperstein?
In which Olympics did Jesse Owens tie the world record as a high school senior?
In which Olympics did Jesse Owens tie the world record as a high school senior?
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What nickname was Joe Louis famously known by?
What nickname was Joe Louis famously known by?
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Who was Joe Louis's trainer during his boxing career?
Who was Joe Louis's trainer during his boxing career?
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Which event did Jesse Owens NOT compete in during the 1936 Olympics?
Which event did Jesse Owens NOT compete in during the 1936 Olympics?
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What was Joe Louis's professional boxing record at the end of his career?
What was Joe Louis's professional boxing record at the end of his career?
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What significant achievement did Jesse Owens accomplish at the 1936 Olympics?
What significant achievement did Jesse Owens accomplish at the 1936 Olympics?
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Which Olympics were cancelled due to World War II?
Which Olympics were cancelled due to World War II?
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Alice Coachmen is known for excelling in which event?
Alice Coachmen is known for excelling in which event?
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What was a significant aspect of the 1928 Olympics held in Amsterdam?
What was a significant aspect of the 1928 Olympics held in Amsterdam?
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Why were the German and Japanese athletes excluded from the Olympics after World War II?
Why were the German and Japanese athletes excluded from the Olympics after World War II?
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Which highest jump height did Alice Coachmen achieve to win the gold medal?
Which highest jump height did Alice Coachmen achieve to win the gold medal?
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What degree did Alice Coachmen attain from Tuskegee in 1946?
What degree did Alice Coachmen attain from Tuskegee in 1946?
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What year did Jesse Owens attend Ohio State University?
What year did Jesse Owens attend Ohio State University?
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What significant event occurred at the 1972 Olympics in Munich?
What significant event occurred at the 1972 Olympics in Munich?
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What disease did Wilma Rudolph have at birth?
What disease did Wilma Rudolph have at birth?
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Who encouraged Wilma Rudolph to play basketball in high school?
Who encouraged Wilma Rudolph to play basketball in high school?
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What major incident occurred during the 1996 Atlanta Games?
What major incident occurred during the 1996 Atlanta Games?
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Which sociologist formed the Olympic Project for Human Rights (OPHR)?
Which sociologist formed the Olympic Project for Human Rights (OPHR)?
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What event did Michael Johnson participate in during the 1996 Olympics?
What event did Michael Johnson participate in during the 1996 Olympics?
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What honor did Rafer Johnson receive during the 1960 Olympic Games?
What honor did Rafer Johnson receive during the 1960 Olympic Games?
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Which sport was officially introduced in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta?
Which sport was officially introduced in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta?
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Which athlete declared their commitment to participate in a potential protest at the Olympics?
Which athlete declared their commitment to participate in a potential protest at the Olympics?
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Who was Nadia Comaneci's main rival during her gymnastics career?
Who was Nadia Comaneci's main rival during her gymnastics career?
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What did Jesse Owens advocate regarding the boycott of the Olympic Games?
What did Jesse Owens advocate regarding the boycott of the Olympic Games?
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Which city hosted the Olympics in 1960?
Which city hosted the Olympics in 1960?
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At what age did Nadia Comaneci become the youngest gymnastics all-around champion?
At what age did Nadia Comaneci become the youngest gymnastics all-around champion?
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What was Muhammad Ali's original name?
What was Muhammad Ali's original name?
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How did Muhammad Ali win his first debut match?
How did Muhammad Ali win his first debut match?
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Which award or tribute was famously associated with Nadia Comaneci?
Which award or tribute was famously associated with Nadia Comaneci?
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Which event led to a boycott during the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles?
Which event led to a boycott during the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles?
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What made Carl Lewis's performance in the 1984 Olympics particularly significant?
What made Carl Lewis's performance in the 1984 Olympics particularly significant?
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Where were the 1988 Olympics held?
Where were the 1988 Olympics held?
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What was a major security concern during the 1988 Olympics?
What was a major security concern during the 1988 Olympics?
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Who was disqualified from the 1988 Olympics for the use of steroids?
Who was disqualified from the 1988 Olympics for the use of steroids?
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Which sport was newly introduced at the 1988 Olympics?
Which sport was newly introduced at the 1988 Olympics?
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What was the social theme of the 1992 Barcelona Games?
What was the social theme of the 1992 Barcelona Games?
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What was significant about the 1990s in relation to the Olympics?
What was significant about the 1990s in relation to the Olympics?
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What significant announcement did Muhammad Ali make in 1984?
What significant announcement did Muhammad Ali make in 1984?
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What style is Rope-a-Dope associated with?
What style is Rope-a-Dope associated with?
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How many times did Muhammad Ali become champion during his boxing career?
How many times did Muhammad Ali become champion during his boxing career?
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What humanitarian efforts did Muhammad Ali engage in after his boxing career?
What humanitarian efforts did Muhammad Ali engage in after his boxing career?
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What major concern surrounded the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
What major concern surrounded the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
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Where were the 2004 Olympic Games held?
Where were the 2004 Olympic Games held?
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What were the key highlights of the 2012 London Olympics?
What were the key highlights of the 2012 London Olympics?
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What was a significant event concerning the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
What was a significant event concerning the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
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