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Article: April Fools' sports quiz.
- Article from:
- Jack & Jill
- Article date:
- March 1, 2005
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Athletes can do some amazing things, but some of the sports records on this page are impossible! Can you tell the difference? Mark the TRUE box if you think the record is true. Mark the APRIL FOOL box if you think we just made it up.
1. In 1985, John Howard pedaled his bicycle to a new speed record of 152 miles per hour.
[] TRUE [] APRIL FOOL
2. In 1993, Mavalia Banshu lifted four Shetland ponies over her head to set the record for most weight lifted by a woman.
[] TRUE [] APRIL FOOL
3. In 1987, Ashrita Furman juggled three balls for six hours and seven minutes.
[] TRUE [] APRIL FOOL
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