Georges Gourdy
- October 11, 1905
- September 3, 1987
- 81 years
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Georges Gourdy, 81, French Olympic boxer (1924).
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|Georges Gourdy (10 October 1905 – 3 September 1987) was a French boxer. He competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. In 1924, Gourdy was eliminated in the second round of the flyweight class after losing his fight to Rinaldo Castellenghi.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.What was the date of birth of Georges Gourdy?
- A.10 October 1905correct
- B.15 October 1903
- C.12 September 1907
- D.8 August 1905
Georges Gourdy was born on 10 October 1905.
Source: biographical introduction
2.What was the profession of Georges Gourdy?
- A.Boxercorrect
- B.Runner
- C.Fencer
- D.Cyclist
Georges Gourdy was a French boxer.
Source: biographical introduction
3.In which sporting event did Georges Gourdy compete?
- A.1920 Summer Olympics
- B.1924 Summer Olympicscorrect
- C.1932 Summer Olympics
- D.1928 Summer Olympics
Georges Gourdy competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Source: biographical introduction
4.What was the date of death of Georges Gourdy?
- A.12 October 1989
- B.5 August 1985
- C.10 September 1987
- D.3 September 1987correct
Georges Gourdy passed away on 3 September 1987.
Source: biographical introduction
5.In which weight class did Georges Gourdy compete during the 1924 Summer Olympics?
- A.Bantamweight
- B.Featherweight
- C.Flyweightcorrect
- D.Lightweight
Georges Gourdy competed in the flyweight class.
Source: biographical introduction
6.During which round was Georges Gourdy eliminated from the 1924 Summer Olympics?
- A.Quarterfinals
- B.Third round
- C.Second roundcorrect
- D.First round
Georges Gourdy was eliminated in the second round of his competition.
Source: biographical introduction
7.Who defeated Georges Gourdy during the 1924 Summer Olympics?
- A.Luigi Bosio
- B.Jean Laurent
- C.Henri DeForge
- D.Rinaldo Castellenghicorrect
Georges Gourdy lost his fight to Rinaldo Castellenghi.
Source: biographical introduction
8.What was the nationality of Georges Gourdy?
- A.Belgian
- B.Frenchcorrect
- C.Swiss
- D.Italian
Georges Gourdy was a French boxer.
Source: biographical introduction
9.Which of these organizations hosted the archive reference containing information on Georges Gourdy?
- A.Sports Reference LLCcorrect
- B.French Boxing Federation
- C.European Sports Archive
- D.International Olympic Committee
The reference for Georges Gourdy is hosted by Sports Reference LLC.
Source: references section
10.What is the name of the online database where registration is required to view Georges Gourdy's records?
- A.AthletesBase
- B.BoxReccorrect
- C.OlympicData
- D.GlobalBoxing
Registration is required to access Georges Gourdy at BoxRec.
Source: external links
11.When was the archival entry for Georges Gourdy on Sports Reference originally archived?
- A.15 June 2005
- B.12 January 2015
- C.19 May 2011correct
- D.10 October 1987
The original entry for Georges Gourdy was archived on 19 May 2011.
Source: external links
12.Which individual is listed as an author in the Sports Reference entry for Georges Gourdy?
- A.Bill Malloncorrect
- B.Pierre de Coubertin
- C.Jacques Rogge
- D.Henri Lambert
Bill Mallon is listed among the authors for the Georges Gourdy entry.
Source: external links
13.What was the outcome for Georges Gourdy in the 1924 Summer Olympics?
- A.Eliminated in the first round
- B.Won the gold medal
- C.Withdrew before the start
- D.Eliminated in the second roundcorrect
Georges Gourdy was eliminated in the second round of the flyweight class.
Source: biographical introduction
14.Who was the boxer who defeated Georges Gourdy in 1924?
- A.Andre Routis
- B.Georges Carpentier
- C.Marcel Cerdan
- D.Rinaldo Castellenghicorrect
Georges Gourdy lost his match to Rinaldo Castellenghi.
Source: biographical introduction
15.In what year did Georges Gourdy compete in the Summer Olympics?
- A.1920
- B.1928
- C.1924correct
- D.1932
Georges Gourdy competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Source: biographical introduction
16.Which of these researchers is associated with the biography of Georges Gourdy?
- A.Louis Lumiere
- B.Henri Bergson
- C.Andre Malraux
- D.Arild Gjerdecorrect
Arild Gjerde is credited as a contributor for the Georges Gourdy biography.
Source: external links
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