SPORTS WRITERS' CHOICE

SPORTS WRITERS' CHOICE

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The video covers a sports awards event reported by Geoffrey Sumner. Sir Alec and Lady Douglas Hume attended as guests of honor. Awards were presented to various sports stars, including Jim Clark as Sportsman of the Year and Dorothy Hyman as Sportswoman of the Year. Other notable recipients included Tommy Simpson, Freddie Truman, Stella Mitchell, Beryl Burton, Mary Rand, and Anne Hayden Jones. The event concluded with congratulations to all awardees, especially Jim Clark and Dorothy Hyman.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the guests of honor at the London dinner of the Sportswriters' Association?

David Jones and Terry Downes

Sir Alec and Lady Douglas Hume

Jim Clark and Dorothy Hyman

Freddie Truman and Stella Mitchell

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which athlete was named Sportsman of the Year?

Freddie Truman

David Jones

Terry Downes

Jim Clark

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who received an award on behalf of the cycling star Tommy Simpson?

Beryl Burton

Anne Hayden Jones

Mrs. Tommy Simpson

Dorothy Hyman

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sport is associated with Stella Mitchell?

Cycling

Swimming

Athletics

Lawn Tennis

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who among the following is recognized for achievements in lawn tennis?

Dorothy Hyman

Anne Hayden Jones

Beryl Burton

Mary Rand