Who won the first Olympic gold medal awarded at the modern 1896 Games?
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James Connolly
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Who won the first Olympic gold medal awarded at the modern 1896 Games?
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James Connolly
Which Australian racehorse retired unbeaten after winning all 25 of her races?
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Black Caviar
Which horse won the first Preakness Stakes, held at Pimlico in 1873?
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Survivor
Which jockey became the first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby, competing on Fathom in 1970?
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Diane Crump
What is the name of the horse-racing course in Paris that hosts the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe?
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Longchamp Racecourse
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Which Australian racehorse retired unbeaten after winning all 25 of her races?
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Black Caviar
What is the name of the horse-racing course in Paris that hosts the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe?
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Longchamp Racecourse
What is the official distance of the Grand National steeplechase at Aintree?
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About 4 miles 2½ furlongs
Which racehorse won 20 of 21 starts and lost only to Upset?
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Man o’ War
Which jockey rode Lester Piggott’s record nine Epsom Derby winners?
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Lester Piggott
Which horse won the first Melbourne Cup, held in 1861?
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Archer
Which horse won the 1978 Triple Crown in the United States?
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Affirmed