US Sports
What do Americans call Football?
Soccer
What is the American Football Championship Game called?
The Superbowl
What types of water sports are there? Name at least two for points.
Lap swimming, water polo, synchronized swimming, surfing, long distance swimming, water skiing, scuba diving, kayaking, rowing, paddle boarding
How do you translate "Sport" in American English? (i.e. "ich mache Sport")
Exercise or Working Out
What are the three most popular sports in Austria? (Name 2/3)
football, alpine skiing, and ice hockey
What are the 3 most popular American sports? (Name 2/3)
American Football, Baseball, and Basketball
What artists have performed during the Halftime Show in the last 10 years? Name 2 for points.
Rhianna, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Beyonce, The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Maroon 5.
How many holes are there in a standard golf course?
18
Which global Sportswear brand has their headquarters in the USA?
Nike - in Beaverton, OREGON
What is the name of the famous Horse Riding School in Vienna?
Name the acronyms for the 4 major league sports in America. (American football, baseball, basketball, ice hockey) (Name 2/4 for points)
NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL
How many points is a "touchdown" worth?
6
What is the other name in English for "Tisch Tennis?" (table tennis)
Ping Pong
What song is played at the beginning of every Major League Sports game in America?
the National Anthem aka Star Spangled Banner
What is the Linz Fußball team called?
LASK (Linzer Athletik-Sport-Klub)
Which American athlete is the most decorated Olympian of all time?
Michael Phelps, swimmer
23 Gold Medals, 3 Silver Medals, 2 Bronze Medals
How often does the American Football Championship occur, and what day of the week is it?
Every year, on a Sunday
What Equestrian sports exist (involving horses)? Name 2 for points.
Vaulting, Polo, Horse Racing, Rodeo, Horseback riding, Jousting
What type of sport happens during the Tour de France?
bicycle riding/cycling
What is the venue called in Styria where Formula One races, including the Austrian Grand Prix are hosted?
The Red Bull Ring
What is the motor/car racing organization called in the USA? (hint: it's an acronym)
NASCAR
(The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing)
How many minutes of game play are there during an American Football game?
60 minutes - 4 quarters of 15 minutes.
How many meters is one lap in an Olympic sized pool?
50 meters
What does FIFA stand for?
Fédération Internationale de Football Association
Has Austria ever hosted the Olympics? If yes, what city was it in?
Yes, the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics were both held in Innsbruck.