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Olympic Quiz Answers: Baby Book Medalist, Marathon, Atlanta Torch, Mascot

How well do you know your Olympics? Check your answers here.

1. Which author of the seminal book on baby and child care was also a gold medalist.

Dr. Benjamin Spock. He won the gold for rowing in 1924.

2. How long is the route for the marathon event in the 2012 Olympics?

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26.3 miles

3. Who lit the torch to start the Games in Atlanta?

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Muhammad Ali

4. What is the name of the mascot of the 2012 Games?

Wenlock


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