Klaus Katzur
- September 4, 2016
- 73 years
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Klaus Katzur, 73, German swimmer, Olympic silver medalist (1972).
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|Klaus Katzur (26 August 1943 – 4 September 2016) was a German swimmer who competed in the 1964, 1968, and 1972 Summer Olympics. In 1972, he won a silver medal in the 4 × 100 metre medley relay and finished eighth in the 200 metre breaststroke. Two years earlier, he won two gold medals in these events at the 1970 European Aquatics Championships. Between 1963 and 1972, he won 13 national titles in breaststroke, freestyle, and medley events.
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1.On what date was Klaus Katzur born?
- A.26 August 1943correct
- B.15 June 1945
- C.10 July 1940
- D.4 September 2016
Klaus Katzur was born on 26 August 1943 according to his biographical data.
Source: biography header
2.At what age did Klaus Katzur pass away?
- A.73correct
- B.65
- C.80
- D.78
The biography states that Klaus Katzur was 73 years old at the time of his death.
Source: biography header
3.What medal did Klaus Katzur win at the 1972 Summer Olympics?
- A.No medal
- B.Silvercorrect
- C.Bronze
- D.Gold
Klaus Katzur won a silver medal in the 4 x 100 metre medley relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Source: career section
4.In the 200 metre breaststroke event at the 1972 Summer Olympics, what position did Klaus Katzur finish in?
- A.Sixth
- B.Tenth
- C.Eighthcorrect
- D.Fourth
Klaus Katzur finished in eighth place in the 200 metre breaststroke at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Source: career section
5.How many gold medals did Klaus Katzur win at the 1970 European Aquatics Championships?
- A.Three
- B.Four
- C.Twocorrect
- D.One
Klaus Katzur won two gold medals at the 1970 European Aquatics Championships.
Source: career section
6.Between 1963 and 1972, how many national titles did Klaus Katzur win?
- A.18
- B.10
- C.15
- D.13correct
Klaus Katzur won a total of 13 national titles between the years 1963 and 1972.
Source: career section
7.Which swimming strokes did Klaus Katzur compete in for his national titles?
- A.Butterfly, backstroke, and freestyle
- B.Backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly
- C.Breaststroke, freestyle, and medleycorrect
- D.Freestyle, butterfly, and medley
Klaus Katzur won national titles in breaststroke, freestyle, and medley events.
Source: career section
8.On what date did Klaus Katzur die?
- A.10 October 2016
- B.12 September 2016
- C.26 August 2016
- D.4 September 2016correct
The text identifies 4 September 2016 as the date of Klaus Katzur's death.
Source: biography header
9.What was the specific relay event in which Klaus Katzur won a silver medal in 1972?
- A.4 x 100 metre freestyle relay
- B.4 x 200 metre freestyle relay
- C.4 x 100 metre medley relaycorrect
- D.4 x 50 metre freestyle relay
Klaus Katzur won his silver medal in the 4 x 100 metre medley relay during the 1972 Olympics.
Source: career section
10.Which of the following years was not a year in which Klaus Katzur competed in the Summer Olympics?
- A.1964
- B.1968
- C.1972
- D.1970correct
Klaus Katzur competed in 1964, 1968, and 1972, but not 1970, which was when he competed in the European Aquatics Championships.
Source: career section
11.What is the primary nationality of Klaus Katzur mentioned in the text?
- A.Swiss
- B.Germancorrect
- C.Austrian
- D.Belgian
The biography explicitly identifies Klaus Katzur as a German swimmer.
Source: biography header
12.What was the length of the breaststroke event in which Klaus Katzur finished eighth in 1972?
- A.200 metrecorrect
- B.400 metre
- C.100 metre
- D.50 metre
Klaus Katzur finished eighth in the 200 metre breaststroke event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Source: career section
13.How many total years spanned Klaus Katzur's career as a national title winner?
- A.10 yearscorrect
- B.9 years
- C.11 years
- D.8 years
The period from 1963 to 1972 covers a span of 10 years of national title winning.
Source: career section
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