Anna Maria Cantù
- October 13, 1923
- July 23, 2008
- 84 years
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Anna Maria Cantù, 84, Italian Olympic sprinter.
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|Anna Maria Cantù (13 January 1923 – 23 July 2008) was an Italian sprinter. She competed in the women's 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
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1.What was the date of birth for Anna Maria Cantù?
- A.23 July 1925
- B.23 July 1923
- C.13 January 1923Correct
- D.13 January 1925
Anna Maria Cantù was born on 13 January 1923.
Source: biography introduction
2.When did Anna Maria Cantù pass away?
- A.23 July 1948
- B.13 January 2008
- C.23 July 2008Correct
- D.13 January 1923
Anna Maria Cantù passed away on 23 July 2008.
Source: biography introduction
3.In which Olympic event did Anna Maria Cantù compete?
- A.100 metres sprint
- B.200 metres sprint
- C.4 × 100 metres relayCorrect
- D.4 × 400 metres relay
Anna Maria Cantù competed in the women's 4 × 100 metres relay at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Source: biography introduction
4.During which year did Anna Maria Cantù compete in the Summer Olympics?
- A.1948Correct
- B.1956
- C.1952
- D.1944
Anna Maria Cantù competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Source: biography introduction
5.What was the nationality of Anna Maria Cantù?
- A.Spanish
- B.French
- C.ItalianCorrect
- D.Greek
Anna Maria Cantù was an Italian sprinter.
Source: biography introduction
6.Which organization lists Anna Maria Cantù in their database?
- A.Italian National Olympic Committee
- B.International Olympic Committee
- C.World AthleticsCorrect
- D.European Athletics
Anna Maria Cantù is listed at World Athletics.
Source: external links
7.What specific relay event is Anna Maria Cantù associated with?
- A.4 × 400 metres
- B.4 × 100 metresCorrect
- C.4 × 200 metres
- D.4 × 800 metres
Anna Maria Cantù competed in the women's 4 × 100 metres relay.
Source: biography introduction
8.What is the name of the database where Anna Maria Cantù is documented alongside World Athletics?
- A.OlympediaCorrect
- B.Sports Reference
- C.Athletics Archive
- D.International Database
Anna Maria Cantù is listed at Olympedia.
Source: external links
9.Which of the following dates marks the birth of Anna Maria Cantù?
- A.13 February 1923
- B.23 January 1923
- C.13 July 1923
- D.13 January 1923Correct
Anna Maria Cantù was born on 13 January 1923.
Source: biography introduction
10.In which summer season did Anna Maria Cantù participate in the Olympics?
- A.1944
- B.1948Correct
- C.1940
- D.1952
Anna Maria Cantù competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Source: biography introduction
11.What is the recorded death date of Anna Maria Cantù?
- A.13 August 2008
- B.23 June 2008
- C.23 July 2008Correct
- D.13 July 2008
Anna Maria Cantù died on 23 July 2008.
Source: biography introduction
12.Which relay team event is attributed to Anna Maria Cantù?
- A.Women's 4 × 100 metresCorrect
- B.Men's 4 × 100 metres
- C.Women's 4 × 200 metres
- D.Women's 4 × 400 metres
Anna Maria Cantù competed in the women's 4 × 100 metres relay.
Source: biography introduction
13.At which games did Anna Maria Cantù appear?
- A.1952 Summer Olympics
- B.1952 Winter Olympics
- C.1948 Summer OlympicsCorrect
- D.1948 Winter Olympics
Anna Maria Cantù competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Source: biography introduction
14.What is the profession of Anna Maria Cantù mentioned in the text?
- A.Marathon runner
- B.Hurdler
- C.High jumper
- D.SprinterCorrect
Anna Maria Cantù was an Italian sprinter.
Source: biography introduction
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