ROLLER SKATING CHAMPS

ROLLER SKATING CHAMPS

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

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The video covers a roller skating derby held at Preston Park Cycle Track in Brighton. Initially planned from London to Brighton, the venue was changed due to safety concerns. The race featured world, European, and British champions, with speeds exceeding 30 mph. John Folley, the 1969 world champion, won the race and received the Jack Escape trophy. The video concludes with a mention of Brighton's seaside resort.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the roller skating derby originally planned to take place before it was moved to Brighton?

London to Brighton

Manchester to Liverpool

Edinburgh to Glasgow

Bristol to Bath

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the maximum speed reached by the skaters during the derby?

35 miles per hour

30 miles per hour

25 miles per hour

20 miles per hour

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the roller skating derby at Preston Park?

Jack Escape

John Folley

Mick McGill

John Fry

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What trophy did John Folley receive for winning the derby?

The Brighton Cup

The Preston Park Award

The Jack Escape trophy

The London Medal

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which seaside resort did the event continue after the derby?

Southend

Bournemouth

Brighton

Blackpool