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Week # 59- Who's got the answer??

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Danielle C.

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Robert Garrett contributed only a little to his family's famous coin collection, but he is noteworthy for something else he did in 1896. What was it?

 

First post that correctly answers wins 1 free early bird submission.

 

Don't forget, we also draw for a runner-up prize from all remaining posts with a correct answer.

 

Good Luck!

 

 

REMINDER: The Numisma-Quest ends/ended on Saturday at midnight EST. Entries after that time will not be valid. See the Trivia Info post for more details.

 

 

When you post your answer, only the administrators can see it. Stop back each Monday. We will make all the posts visible and announce the winners.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Robert won two first place and two second place medals at the 1896 Olymphic games in Athens, Greece. He was cap. of the U.S. Olymphic team.

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In 1896 he organized and personally financed an expedition of himself and three classmates to Athens for the first modern revival of the ancient Olympic Games. Garrett stood out among the competitors from all nations, winning two first places and two seconds. One of his firsts was in the discus throw, in which he had never competed before.

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he threw the discus 95 feet, 71/2 inches to win the gold medal in that event at the first modern Olympic Games, held in Athens in 1896

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Won two gold and two silver medals in the 1896 Athens Olympic Games. Gold was in Shot Put and Discus, and silver was in High Jump and Long Jump.

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Robert Garrett excelled in track and field athletics as an undergraduate. He was captain of the team in both his junior and senior years. In 1896 he organized and personally financed an expedition of himself and three classmates to Athens for the first modern revival of the ancient Olympic Games. Garrett stood out among the competitors from all nations, winning two first places and two seconds. One of his firsts was in the discus throw, in which he had never competed before.

 

Hope I have the right Robert Garrett

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Roberst Garret won 2 firsts and 2 seconds at the 1896 olympics in Athens. He got a silver medal and a crown of olive branches for first place and a bronze medal and crown of laurel for second. No prizes for third place.

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Robert Garrett excelled in track and field athletics as an undergraduate. He was captain of the team in both his junior and senior years. In 1896 he organized and personally financed an expedition of himself and three classmates to Athens for the first modern revival of the ancient Olympic Games. Garrett stood out among the competitors from all nations, winning two first places and two seconds. One of his firsts was in the discus throw, in which he had never competed before.

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A Robert Garrett Jr. won four medals at the first Olympic Games - gold in the discuss and shot, silver in the long jump, and bronze in the high jump. Same guy?

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Question: Robert Garrett contributed only a little to his family's famous coin collection, but he is noteworthy for something else he did in 1896. What was it?

 

 

The answer: He competed in the first Modern Olympic Games.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

 

The winner is MHooten!

Your prize is a grading coupon for a free earlybird submission.

 

 

Runner up winner is ArtR! You will be receiving an intercept box.

Your prizes will be sent out ASAP.

 

 

Thanks for your participation!

 

 

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Question: Robert Garrett contributed only a little to his family's famous coin collection, but he is noteworthy for something else he did in 1896. What was it?

 

Answer: He competed in the first Modern Olympic Games.

 

OK, maybe I do not get this. I am sure he did lots of notable things in 1896, yet I see 9 answers (listed in posting order) before Hoot's that appear correct.

 

How do the answers:

1. He won an Olympic gold medal.

2. competed in the Olympics

3. He was in the Olympics

4. Competed in the Olympic Games.

5. Robert won two first place and two second place medals at the 1896 Olymphic games in Athens, Greece.

6. In 1896 he organized and personally financed an expedition of himself and three classmates to Athens for the first modern revival of the ancient Olympic Games. Garrett stood out among the competitors from all nations, winning two first places and two seconds.

7. He won 2 first place and 2 second place medals the first modern olympics in Athens

8. He competed in the modern revival of the Olympic games in Athens

9. In the 1896 Olympics he won the gold medal in the Shot Put and Discus and won the silver medal in the High Jump and Long Jump.

 

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blush.gif oops...our bad...not sure how we messed this one up.

 

You are so right. gmarguli, you are the official winner!

 

Don't worry hoot. You'll still receive a prize. After all, we made the mistake. wink.gif

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Thanks Dena for the mistake! blush.gif Much to my surprise, I received a prize today! Thanks! smile.gif

 

Hoot

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