Eugène Van Roosbroeck

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1. 1.What was the date of birth of Eugène Van Roosbroeck?

   • A.13 May 1928correct
   • B.15 June 1930
   • C.10 August 1925
   • D.28 March 2018

   Eugène Van Roosbroeck was born on 13 May 1928.

   Source: biography header

2. 2.In which province was the birthplace of Eugène Van Roosbroeck located?

   • A.Liège
   • B.Antwerpcorrect
   • C.Namur
   • D.Brussels

   Eugène Van Roosbroeck was a racing cyclist from Noorderwijk, located in the Antwerp province.

   Source: introduction

3. 3.At which Olympic Games did Eugène Van Roosbroeck compete?

   • A.1952 Summer Olympics
   • B.1960 Summer Olympics
   • C.1948 Summer Olympicscorrect
   • D.1936 Summer Olympics

   Eugène Van Roosbroeck won a gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.

   Source: introduction

4. 4.Who were the teammates of Eugène Van Roosbroeck in the 1948 team road race?

   • A.Lode Wouters and Marcel Kint
   • B.André Nelis and Lode Wouters
   • C.Leon De Lathouwer and André Nelis
   • D.Lode Wouters and Leon De Lathouwercorrect

   Eugène Van Roosbroeck won the gold medal together with Lode Wouters and Leon De Lathouwer.

   Source: introduction

5. 5.Why did Eugène Van Roosbroeck and his teammates miss the Olympic medal ceremony in 1948?

   • A.They had already left for another race
   • B.They were not aware that there was a team competitioncorrect
   • C.They were disqualified for a rule violation
   • D.They were injured during the road race

   The Belgian cyclists were not aware that there was a team competition and had already returned to Belgium.

   Source: introduction

6. 6.In what year did Eugène Van Roosbroeck finally receive his Olympic gold medal?

   • A.2010correct
   • B.2008
   • C.1995
   • D.2018

   After requesting it from the Belgian Olympic Committee, Eugène Van Roosbroeck was given his medal in 2010.

   Source: introduction

7. 7.What inspired Eugène Van Roosbroeck to request his lost medal from the Belgian Olympic Committee?

   • A.Seeing an advertisement for Olympic memorabilia
   • B.Receiving a letter from the International Olympic Committee
   • C.Talking to Lode Wouters about the 1948 race
   • D.Hearing that André Nelis was given a copy of his lost medalcorrect

   Eugène Van Roosbroeck requested his medal after hearing that André Nelis was given a copy of his lost medal.

   Source: introduction

8. 8.What was the occupation of Eugène Van Roosbroeck?

   • A.Racing cyclistcorrect
   • B.Olympic committee official
   • C.Coach
   • D.Journalist

   Eugène Van Roosbroeck was a Belgian racing cyclist.

   Source: introduction

9. 9.Where was the 1948 Summer Olympics held?

   • A.Brussels
   • B.Paris
   • C.Londoncorrect
   • D.Antwerp

   Eugène Van Roosbroeck won his gold medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.

   Source: introduction

10. 10.What was the date of death of Eugène Van Roosbroeck?

    • A.28 March 2018correct
    • B.10 February 2020
    • C.13 May 2010
    • D.15 April 2015

    Eugène Van Roosbroeck died on 28 March 2018.

    Source: biography header

11. 11.What town was Eugène Van Roosbroeck from?

    • A.Ghent
    • B.Noorderwijkcorrect
    • C.Bruges
    • D.London

    Eugène Van Roosbroeck was a racing cyclist from Noorderwijk.

    Source: introduction

12. 12.Which organization provided Eugène Van Roosbroeck with his medal in 2010?

    • A.Belgian Ministry of Sport
    • B.London Olympic Organizing Committee
    • C.International Cycling Union
    • D.Belgian Olympic Committeecorrect

    Eugène Van Roosbroeck requested the medal from the Belgian Olympic Committee.

    Source: introduction

13. 13.What specific event did Eugène Van Roosbroeck win a gold medal in?

    • A.Track cycling pursuit
    • B.Team road racecorrect
    • C.Individual road race
    • D.Team time trial

    Eugène Van Roosbroeck won a gold medal in the team road race at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

    Source: introduction

14. 14.Did Eugène Van Roosbroeck receive his medal at the 1948 Olympic ceremony?

    • A.Yes, he received it upon returning to Belgium
    • B.No, he received it much later in 2010correct
    • C.Yes, he received it in London
    • D.No, it was never officially awarded to him

    Eugène Van Roosbroeck missed the 1948 ceremony and did not get the medal until 2010.

    Source: introduction

15. 15.Which website provides information on Eugène Van Roosbroeck as listed in the external links?

    • A.Cycling Archives
    • B.Cyclingnews
    • C.Wikipedia
    • D.Olympediacorrect

    The text lists Olympedia as one of the external links for Eugène Van Roosbroeck.

    Source: External links section