Rosella Thorne
- April 16, 2022
- 91 years
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Rosella Thorne, 91, Canadian Olympic sprinter (1952).
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|Rosella Thorne (11 December 1930 – 16 April 2022) was a Canadian sprinter. She competed in the women's 100 metres at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Thorne later moved to California in the United States, where she worked as a maths instructor at Merced College.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.When was Rosella Thorne born?
- A.11 December 1930correct
- B.15 March 1932
- C.20 November 1928
- D.05 July 1935
Rosella Thorne was born on 11 December 1930.
Source: Biography introduction
2.In what year did Rosella Thorne compete in the Summer Olympics?
- A.1952correct
- B.1948
- C.1960
- D.1956
Rosella Thorne competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Source: Biography introduction
3.What specific event did Rosella Thorne compete in at the 1952 Summer Olympics?
- A.100 metrescorrect
- B.Long jump
- C.400 metres hurdles
- D.200 metres
Rosella Thorne competed in the women's 100 metres at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Source: Biography introduction
4.Which country did Rosella Thorne represent?
- A.United Kingdom
- B.United States
- C.Canadacorrect
- D.Australia
Rosella Thorne was a Canadian sprinter.
Source: Biography introduction
5.To which state in the United States did Rosella Thorne move later in life?
- A.New York
- B.Texas
- C.Californiacorrect
- D.Florida
Rosella Thorne later moved to California in the United States.
Source: Biography introduction
6.What was Rosella Thorne's profession at Merced College?
- A.Maths instructorcorrect
- B.Admissions counselor
- C.History professor
- D.Physical education coach
Rosella Thorne worked as a maths instructor at Merced College.
Source: Biography introduction
7.When did Rosella Thorne die?
- A.16 April 2022correct
- B.30 May 2023
- C.05 August 2020
- D.12 January 2021
Rosella Thorne died on 16 April 2022.
Source: Biography introduction
8.How old was Rosella Thorne at the time of her death?
- A.94
- B.85
- C.88
- D.91correct
Rosella Thorne was 91 years old when she passed away.
Source: Biography introduction
9.At which institution did Rosella Thorne work in California?
- A.Los Angeles City College
- B.Stanford University
- C.Merced Collegecorrect
- D.University of California
Rosella Thorne worked as a maths instructor at Merced College.
Source: Biography introduction
10.Which of these organizations is listed as a source for Rosella Thorne's biography?
- A.Canadian Sports Hall of Fame
- B.International Olympic Committee
- C.World Athleticscorrect
- D.International Association of Athletics Federations
Rosella Thorne is listed at World Athletics in the external links section.
Source: External links section
11.What is the birth date of Rosella Thorne?
- A.11 December 1932
- B.16 April 1930
- C.16 April 1932
- D.11 December 1930correct
Rosella Thorne was born on 11 December 1930.
Source: Biography introduction
12.Where did Rosella Thorne work after her sprinting career?
- A.A sports management firm
- B.Merced Collegecorrect
- C.A Canadian government office
- D.A primary school
After moving to the United States, Rosella Thorne worked as a maths instructor at Merced College.
Source: Biography introduction
13.What is the date of Rosella Thorne's passing?
- A.16 April 2021
- B.16 April 2022correct
- C.11 December 2022
- D.11 December 2020
Rosella Thorne died on 16 April 2022.
Source: Biography introduction
14.What was the nationality of Rosella Thorne?
- A.Mexican
- B.American
- C.British
- D.Canadiancorrect
The text identifies Rosella Thorne as a Canadian sprinter.
Source: Biography introduction
15.Which organization hosted the games where Rosella Thorne competed in the 100 metres?
- A.World Championships
- B.Commonwealth Games
- C.Pan American Games
- D.Summer Olympicscorrect
Rosella Thorne competed in the women's 100 metres at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Source: Biography introduction
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