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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
58131
The 'Marathon' distance was standardized to 42.195 km at which Olympics?
Answer:
1908 London
The distance was set at the 1908 London Olympics to stretch from Windsor Castle to the Royal Box at the stadium, totaling 26 miles and 385 yards (42.195 km).
58132
Which Formula 1 team is known for its 'Papaya Orange' livery?
Answer:
McLaren
McLaren's traditional color is papaya orange, which was re-adopted in recent years to honor the team's founder, Bruce McLaren.
58133
Who is the most successful golfer in major championship history with 18 wins?
Answer:
Jack Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus holds the record for the most major championships won, with 18 titles. Tiger Woods is second with 15.
58134
In the Triple Jump, the sequence of moves is:
Answer:
Hop, Step, Jump
The Triple Jump consists of three phases: the hop (landing on the same foot), the step (landing on the opposite foot), and the jump (landing in the sand pit).
58135
Which country hosts the Formula 1 race at the Silverstone Circuit?
Answer:
United Kingdom
Silverstone is the home of the British Grand Prix and hosted the very first Formula 1 World Championship race in 1950.
58136
What is the term for a score of three strokes under par on a single hole in golf?
Answer:
Albatross (or Double Eagle)
An Albatross (or Double Eagle) is a score of three strokes under par (e.g., scoring 2 on a par 5).
58137
Which major tennis tournament is played on hard courts at Flushing Meadows?
Answer:
US Open
The US Open is held annually at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, on hard courts.
58138
How many lanes are typically on a standard outdoor athletics running track?
Answer:
8
A standard Olympic-style outdoor running track has 8 lanes, although some major stadiums may have 9.
58139
The 'Pole Position' in racing refers to what?
Answer:
Starting at the front of the grid
Pole position is the first starting place on the grid, awarded to the driver who records the fastest time in qualifying.
58140
Which golf course is known as the 'Home of Golf'?
Answer:
St Andrews (Old Course)
The Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland is historically known as the 'Home of Golf' where the game has been played since the 15th century.