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Which iconic and famous athlete lit the Olympic flame at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics?
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Which 1920s baseball slugger became known as “The Sultan of Swat” because of his home run dominance?
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Which former National Hockey League star player has the nickname "The Great One"?
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Which famous golfer had the nickname "The Golden Bear"?
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Which auto race is known as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” and is held annually on Memorial Day weekend?
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Which sporting event that runs in the spring is known as ‘The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports’?
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Which baseball stadium, opened in 1912, is the oldest active ballpark in Major League Baseball?
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Who is the only American athlete to win a gold medal in both the winter and summer games?
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Which country won the very first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
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What Olympic sport introduced the “Fosbury Flop” technique during the 1968 Games?
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Which heavyweight boxing champion retired undefeated in 1956 with a 49-0 record?
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