Hovey Freeman
sailor
- April 13, 1932 · Providence
- November 29, 1979
- 47 years
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Hovey Freeman, 47, Puerto Rican Olympic sailor (1968, 1972, 1976).
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|Hovey Freeman (13 April 1932 – 29 November 1979) was a Puerto Rican sailor. He competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics, the 1972 Summer Olympics and the 1976 Summer Olympics. He was also bronze medallist at the 1965 Snipe World Championship.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 13 questions
Questions drawn from Hovey Freeman's archived record and the sources above.
1.What was the nationality of Hovey Freeman?
- A.Puerto Ricancorrect
- B.Cuban
- C.Jamaican
- D.Dominican
Hovey Freeman is identified in the biography as a Puerto Rican sailor.
Source: biography introduction
2.In what year was Hovey Freeman born?
- A.1930
- B.1931
- C.1932correct
- D.1933
Hovey Freeman was born on 13 April 1932.
Source: biography introduction
3.On what date did Hovey Freeman pass away?
- A.29 November 1979correct
- B.29 November 1978
- C.13 April 1979
- D.13 April 1980
The biography states that Hovey Freeman died on 29 November 1979.
Source: biography introduction
4.At which of these Olympic Games did Hovey Freeman compete?
- A.1970 Summer Olympics
- B.1980 Summer Olympics
- C.1968 Summer Olympicscorrect
- D.1964 Summer Olympics
Hovey Freeman competed in the 1968, 1972, and 1976 Summer Olympics.
Source: career section
5.What medal did Hovey Freeman win at the 1965 Snipe World Championship?
- A.Bronzecorrect
- B.No medal
- C.Gold
- D.Silver
Hovey Freeman was a bronze medallist at the 1965 Snipe World Championship.
Source: career section
6.Which championship event saw Hovey Freeman earn a bronze medal?
- A.1976 Snipe World Championship
- B.1968 Snipe World Championship
- C.1965 Snipe World Championshipcorrect
- D.1972 Snipe World Championship
The text confirms Hovey Freeman was a bronze medallist at the 1965 Snipe World Championship.
Source: career section
7.Hovey Freeman's birth month and day is which of the following?
- A.10 October
- B.29 November
- C.15 May
- D.13 Aprilcorrect
Hovey Freeman was born on 13 April 1932.
Source: biography introduction
8.Following the 1968 Summer Olympics, in which other year did Hovey Freeman compete in the Summer Olympics?
- A.1969
- B.1974
- C.1972correct
- D.1970
The biography lists the 1972 Summer Olympics as one of the games Hovey Freeman competed in.
Source: career section
9.What is the primary source cited in the external links for Hovey Freeman?
- A.International Sailing Federation
- B.World Sailing
- C.Olympic Database
- D.Olympediacorrect
The external links section mentions Hovey Freeman at Olympedia.
Source: external links section
10.What is the birth year of the Puerto Rican sailor Hovey Freeman?
- A.1938
- B.1929
- C.1932correct
- D.1935
Hovey Freeman was born in 1932.
Source: biography introduction
11.Which of these events did Hovey Freeman participate in during his career?
- A.1964 Summer Olympics
- B.1972 Snipe World Championship
- C.1976 Summer Olympicscorrect
- D.1980 Snipe World Championship
The text lists the 1976 Summer Olympics as a competition where Hovey Freeman participated.
Source: career section
12.What was the final year of Hovey Freeman's life?
- A.1980
- B.1976
- C.1979correct
- D.1978
Hovey Freeman passed away in 1979.
Source: biography introduction
13.In addition to the Olympics, what specific sailing competition is mentioned in Hovey Freeman's biography?
- A.Volvo Ocean Race
- B.Star World Championship
- C.Snipe World Championshipcorrect
- D.America's Cup
Hovey Freeman's biography specifically mentions his participation in the Snipe World Championship.
Source: career section
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