Earle Wells

Questions drawn from Earle Wells's archived record and the sources above.

1. 1.Aside from yachting, in which sport did Earle Leonard Wells compete?

   • A.Rowercorrect
   • B.Swimming
   • C.Rugby
   • D.Cycling

   Earle Leonard Wells was also a rower, besides being a sailor.

   Source: biographical introduction

2. 2.For which Olympic Games did the coxed four of Earle Leonard Wells narrowly miss selection?

   • A.1964 Summer Olympics
   • B.1968 Summer Olympics
   • C.1956 Summer Olympics
   • D.1960 Summer Olympicscorrect

   Earle Leonard Wells's coxed four narrowly missed selection for the 1960 Summer Olympics.

   Source: biographical introduction

3. 3.In which yachting class did Earle Leonard Wells race after his time in the Flying Dutchman?

   • A.Star
   • B.Dragoncorrect
   • C.470
   • D.Soling

   Earle Leonard Wells later raced in the Dragon class before taking up ocean racing.

   Source: biographical introduction

4. 4.How many Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races did Earle Leonard Wells compete in?

   • A.9
   • B.7
   • C.3
   • D.5correct

   Earle Leonard Wells competed in 5 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races.

   Source: biographical introduction

5. 5.What was the name of the vessel that Earle Leonard Wells helmed during his ocean racing career?

   • A.Condorcorrect
   • B.Steinlager
   • C.Nomad
   • D.Black Magic

   Earle Leonard Wells helmed the vessel named Condor.

   Source: biographical introduction

6. 6.In what year were Earle Leonard Wells and Helmer Pedersen inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame?

   • A.1990correct
   • B.1985
   • C.1995
   • D.2000

   Earle Leonard Wells and Helmer Pedersen were inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.

   Source: biographical introduction

7. 7.At what age did Earle Leonard Wells die?

   • A.85
   • B.87correct
   • C.88
   • D.86

   Earle Leonard Wells died on 1 October 2021, at the age of 87.

   Source: biographical introduction

8. 8.On what date did Earle Leonard Wells pass away?

   • A.15 September 2021
   • B.27 September 2021
   • C.1 October 2021correct
   • D.27 October 2021

   Earle Leonard Wells died on 1 October 2021.

   Source: biographical introduction

9. 9.In which city were the 1964 Summer Olympics held, where Earle Leonard Wells won gold?

   • A.Rome
   • B.Munich
   • C.Melbourne
   • D.Tokyocorrect

   Earle Leonard Wells won the Flying Dutchman class at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

   Source: biographical introduction

10. 10.Which of the following describes the professional achievements of Earle Leonard Wells?

    • A.Olympic gold medallist in yachtingcorrect
    • B.Professional football player
    • C.Olympic silver medallist
    • D.World record holder in rowing

    Earle Leonard Wells was an Olympic champion and gold medallist for New Zealand in yachting.

    Source: biographical introduction

11. 11.What was the specific rowing boat type that Earle Leonard Wells failed to qualify for the 1960 Olympics?

    • A.Coxed fourcorrect
    • B.Eight
    • C.Single sculls
    • D.Coxless pair

    The text notes that the coxed four involving Earle Leonard Wells narrowly missed selection for the 1960 Summer Olympics.

    Source: biographical introduction

12. 12.Where can the biography of Earle Leonard Wells be referenced via World Sailing?

    • A.Earle Wells at World Sailing Records
    • B.Earle Wells Olympic Sailing Database
    • C.Earle Leonard Wells at World Sailingcorrect
    • D.Earle Leonard Wells Sailing Archive

    The external links identify the reference as Earle Leonard Wells at World Sailing.

    Source: external links

13. 13.In which city was Earle Leonard Wells born?

    • A.Aucklandcorrect
    • B.Wellington
    • C.Dunedin
    • D.Christchurch

    Earle Leonard Wells was born in Auckland in October 1933.

    Source: biographical introduction

14. 14.What is the full birth date of Earle Leonard Wells?

    • A.15 October 1933
    • B.1 October 1933
    • C.27 October 1933correct
    • D.27 September 1933

    The text states that Earle Leonard Wells was born on 27 October 1933.

    Source: biographical introduction

15. 15.In what specific yachting class did Earle Leonard Wells win a gold medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics?

    • A.Dragon
    • B.Star
    • C.Finn
    • D.Flying Dutchmancorrect

    Earle Leonard Wells won the Flying Dutchman class at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

    Source: biographical introduction

16. 16.Who was the partner of Earle Leonard Wells when he won Olympic gold?

    • A.Helmer Pedersencorrect
    • B.Peter Montgomery
    • C.Russell Coutts
    • D.Chris Dickson

    Earle Leonard Wells won the gold medal with Helmer Pedersen.

    Source: biographical introduction