World Quizzing Championships
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The World Quizzing Championship is an individual quiz contest organised by the International Quizzing Association (the umbrella organisation of various quizzing organisations from more than 25 countries around the world). The competition has been staged annually since 2003 (since 2004 in more than one country simultaneously) with an increasing number of contestants from an increasing number of nations. Since 2006, the competition has been staged on the first Saturday of every June.
Multiple WQC winners
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List of WQC winners
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Year | Winner | Runner-up | Third place |
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2020*[2] | ![]() |
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2018[4] | ![]() |
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2017[5] | ![]() |
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2016[6] | ![]() |
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2015[7] | ![]() |
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2014[8] | ![]() |
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2012[10] | ![]() |
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2011[11] | ![]() |
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2010[12] | ![]() |
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2009[13] | ![]() |
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2008[14] | ![]() |
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2007[15] | ![]() |
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2006[16] | ![]() |
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* The 2020 competition was largely contested online.
Competition history
2003
A fledgling event was first staged by Quizzing.co.uk in 2003 at Villa Park football stadium, Birmingham, England. This saw 50 quizzers representing a handful of nations compete in a written test of quiz knowledge. The inaugural event was won by Olav Bjortomt. The event has full official status but only took place in one country and is sometimes erroneously omitted in statistics.[19]
2004
In 2004, following the foundation of the International Quizzing Association (IQA), the event was held simultaneously in five countries: the United Kingdom (joined by quizzers from elsewhere, including Ireland), Belgium (joined by quizzers from the Netherlands), Estonia, India, and Malaysia. Over 300 quizzers took part. The UK leg was staged at Manchester United's Old Trafford football stadium. The 2004 winner was Kevin Ashman.[18]
Kevin Ashman – 154[18]
Pat Gibson – 135
Ashish – 128
Nico Pattyn – 126
Frank Van Nieuwenhove – 124
Ian Bayley – 118
David Stainer – 117
Arul Mani – 116
Stephen Pearson – 115
Lauri Naber – 115
2005
The 2005 championship on July 2, saw further significant growth with the event benefiting from the sponsorship of MSN Search. Countries joining the original five competing nations included Australia, Finland, Indonesia, Norway and Singapore. Quizzers sat eight papers of 30 questions each, covering: 'Culture', 'Entertainment', 'History', 'Lifestyle', 'Media', 'Sciences', 'Sport and Games', and 'World', with the lowest score from the eight genres being dropped – although these did come into play to settle tie-break situations. The eight genres were won outright or shared by quizzers from seven countries (Belgium, England, Estonia, Finland, India, Ireland, and Norway).
Efforts to encourage the participation of women in the contest (competitive quizzing has hitherto been something of a male-dominated pastime) were rewarded in 2005 with a win for Trine Aalborg of Norway in the 'Lifestyle' category and a sixth place overall for Dorjana Širola of Croatia (who also finished 3rd among those competitors who had gathered at Silverstone motor racing circuit for the UK leg of the competition). In India, another woman, Debashree Mitra of Bangalore took 3rd place overall also.[17]
Kevin Ashman – 161[17]
Pat Gibson – 154
Nico Pattyn – 151
Marc Van Springel – 144
Arul Mani – 144
Dorjana Širola – 139 (first woman)
Ove Põder – 138
Lauri Naber – 138
Erik Derycke – 138
Ian Bayley – 138
2006
On June 3, 2006 the World Quizzing Championships were held at more than 15 locations. First time organisers were Lithuania, Germany, Switzerland, Liberia and Sri Lanka. People of a multitude of nationalities took part, including representatives from the United States, Australia, Russia, Singapore, Hungary, and France. The title was, for the 3rd year running, won by Kevin Ashman.[16]
Kevin Ashman – 166[16]
Pat Gibson – 163
Nico Pattyn – 155
Marc Van Springel – 146
Olav Bjortomt – 142
Ronny Swiggers – 140
Dorjana Širola – 140 (highest placed woman)
Mark Bytheway – 136
Erik Derycke – 136
Ian Bayley – 133
2007
On June 2, 2007 the World Quizzing Championships was held at locations including the Netherlands, the US and Hungary for the first time. Pat Gibson took the crown from three-time winner Kevin Ashman.[15]
Pat Gibson – 179[15]
Kevin Ashman – 176
Mark Bytheway – 171
Olav Bjortomt – 164
Jesse Honey – 159
Ronny Swiggers – 158
Ian Bayley – 151
Mark Grant – 151
Nico Pattyn – 150
Arul Mani – 150
Dorjana Širola of Croatia was the highest placed woman in 12th position. Paul Paquet from Canada placed highest in the New York City leg, the first time the WQC was held in North America.
2008
The 2008 World Quizzing Championships were held on June 7, 2008 at more than 30 locations, including for the first time Australia, the Philippines, Canada, China, Bangladesh, and Latvia. Mark Bytheway took the world title in a close race with Belgium's Ronny Swiggers and Finland's Tero Kalliolevo.[14]
Mark Bytheway – 173[14]
Ronny Swiggers – 172
Tero Kalliolevo – 170
Kevin Ashman – 167
Pat Gibson – 165
Nico Pattyn – 163
Olav Bjortomt – 155
Ian Bayley – 154
Jesse Honey – 152
Dorjana Širola – 150 (best performing woman)
2009
The 2009 World Quizzing Championships were held on June 6, 2009 at more than 45 locations, including 10 venues in the US, 9 in India and 4 in Russia. Kevin Ashman regained his title and became the first ever to win 4 World Quizzing Championships. Second again was Ronny Swiggers from Belgium. Third was last year's champion Mark Bytheway. Jeopardy! legend Jerome Vered, whose all-time single-day winnings record lasted 10 or 12 years (depending on whether adjustment for the doubling of the clue values is used), placed eighth.[13]
Kevin Ashman – 177[13]
Ronny Swiggers – 174
Mark Bytheway – 166
Olav Bjortomt – 165
Nico Pattyn – 165
Pat Gibson – 164
Tero Kalliolevo – 156
Jerome Vered – 155
Jesse Honey – 152
Thomas Kolåsæter – 148
Dorjana Širola of Croatia was the highest placed woman in 22nd position with 135 points.
2010
The 2010 World Quizzing Championships were held on June 5, 2010 at almost seventy locations, adding Armenia, Bulgaria, Morocco, and the Republic of Ireland for the first time. Over 1200 people participated. Five nations were represented among the competitors placed in the top 10 overall. The overall winner was Pat Gibson.[12] [20][21]
Individual (Top 10)[12] | |||
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Pos | Name | Country | Score |
1 | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
180 |
2 | Kevin Ashman | ![]() |
169 |
3 | Ronny Swiggers | ![]() |
169 |
4 | Tero Kalliolevo | ![]() |
166 |
5 | Olav Bjortomt | ![]() |
165 |
6 | Nico Pattyn | ![]() |
151 |
7 | Mark Grant | ![]() |
149 |
8 | Thomas Kolåsæter | ![]() |
147 |
9 | Erik Derycke | ![]() |
147 |
10 | David Beck | ![]() |
146 |
Nation (Ranked by highest placed team member, Top 10) | |||
Pos | Country | Highest placed team member | Score |
1 | ![]() |
1 – Pat Gibson | 180 |
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3 – Ronny Swiggers | 169 |
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4 – Tero Kalliolevo | 166 |
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7 – Mark Grant | 149 |
5 | ![]() |
8 – Thomas Kolåsæter | 147 |
6 | ![]() |
12 – Ove Põder | 144 |
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17 – Dorjana Širola | 140 |
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19 – Steve Perry | 139 |
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23 – Barry Simmons | 135 |
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24 – Holger Waldenberger | 135 |
Dorjana Širola of Croatia was the highest placed woman in 17th position with 140 points.
2011
The 2011 World Quizzing Championships took place on Saturday June 4 with the planned addition of venues in Denmark, Gibraltar and Madagascar. Reigning champion Pat Gibson achieved the highest score in England with 186 and retained his title. Four times champion Kevin Ashman made 176. Tero Kalliolevo achieved the highest score in Finland with 176. Ronny Swiggers achieved the highest score in Belgium with 168. Steve Perry achieved the highest score in USA with 164. Mark Grant achieved the highest score in Wales with 163. Thomas Kolåsæter achieved the highest score in Norway with 158.[11][22]
Individual (Top 10)[11] | |||
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Pos | Name | Country | Score |
1 | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
186 |
2 | Kevin Ashman | ![]() |
176 |
3 | Tero Kalliolevo | ![]() |
176 |
4 | Jesse Honey | ![]() |
172 |
5 | Ronny Swiggers | ![]() |
168 |
6 | Olav Bjortomt | ![]() |
168 |
7 | Nico Pattyn | ![]() |
167 |
8 | Steve Perry | ![]() |
164 |
9 | Mark Grant | ![]() |
163 |
10 | Tom Trogh | ![]() |
159 |
Genre Winners (Top Score = 30) | |||
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Genre | Winner | Country | Score |
Entertainment | Scott Dawson | ![]() |
28 |
Culture | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
29 |
Lifestyle | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
27 |
Sciences | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
28 |
History | Nico Pattyn | ![]() |
28 |
Media | Jussi Suvanto | ![]() |
29 |
Sport | Tom Trogh | ![]() |
26 |
World | Pat Gibson Paul Lujan |
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26 |
2012
The 2012 event was held on June 2, 2012, with over 1,700 participants competing at 88 locations in 35 countries. Defending champion Pat Gibson was beaten into second place by Jesse Honey with a score of 186. For the first time ever, someone scored full marks in one genre with Ishaan Chugh, a quizzer from India, scoring 30/30 in the Media section.
Individual (Top 10)[10] | |||
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Pos | Name | Country | Score |
1 | Jesse Honey | ![]() |
186 |
2 | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
177 |
3 | Steve Perry | ![]() |
174 |
4 | Kevin Ashman | ![]() |
172 |
5 | Olav Bjortomt | ![]() |
170 |
6 | Mark Grant | ![]() |
170 |
7 | Sean Carey | ![]() |
169 |
8 | Ronny Swiggers | ![]() |
166 |
9 | David Stainer | ![]() |
164 |
10 | Tero Kalliolevo | ![]() |
164 |
Genre Winners (Max. Score = 30) | |||
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Genre | Winner | Country | Score |
Entertainment | Holger Waldenberger | ![]() |
27 |
Culture | Ove Põder | ![]() |
28 |
Lifestyle | Sean Carey | ![]() |
29 |
Sciences | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
26 |
History | Jesse Honey Tero Kalliolevo Mark Grant |
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28 |
Media | Ishaan Chugh | ![]() |
30 |
Sport | Tom Trogh | ![]() |
27 |
World | Jesse Honey | ![]() |
27 |
2013
The 2013 World Quizzing Championship took place on the 1st of June. A record 1,992 participants competed with India being the most represented country.[9]
Individual (Top 10)[9] | |||
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Pos | Name | Country | Score |
1 | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
172 |
2 | Tero Kalliolevo | ![]() |
168 |
3 | Kevin Ashman | ![]() |
163 |
4 | Olav Bjortomt | ![]() |
161 |
5 | Ove Põder | ![]() |
158 |
6 | Steve Perry | ![]() |
156 |
7 | Mark Grant | ![]() |
156 |
8 | Ronny Swiggers | ![]() |
155 |
9 | Vikram Joshi | ![]() |
153 |
10 | Didier Bruyere | ![]() |
152 |
Genre Winners (Max. Score = 30) | |||
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Genre | Winner | Country | Score |
Entertainment | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
26 |
Culture | Vikram Joshi | ![]() |
27 |
Lifestyle | Steven Perry | ![]() |
23 |
Sciences | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
26 |
History | Ove Põder | ![]() |
28 |
Media | Olav Bjortomt Yogesh Raut |
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28 |
Sport | Tom Trogh Igor Habal |
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27 |
World | Tero Kalliolevo | ![]() |
27 |
2014
The 2014 World Quizzing Championship took place on the 7th of June with 1,833 participants.[8]
Individual (Top 10)[8] | |||
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Pos | Name | Country | Score |
1 | Vikram Joshi | ![]() |
176 |
2 | Steven Perry | ![]() |
174 |
3 | Kevin Ashman | ![]() |
171 |
4 | Olav Bjortomt | ![]() |
160 |
5 | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
157 |
6 | Tero Kalliolevo | ![]() |
154 |
7 | Ronny Swiggers | ![]() |
154 |
8 | Nico Pattyn | ![]() |
151 |
9 | Mark Grant | ![]() |
150 |
10 | Ian Bayley | ![]() |
148 |
Genre Winners (Max. Score = 30) | |||
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Genre | Winner | Country | Score |
Entertainment | Steve Perry | ![]() |
26 |
History | Vikram Joshi | ![]() |
30 |
Lifestyle | Vikram Joshi | ![]() |
24 |
Sciences | Joe Trela | ![]() |
26 |
Culture | Kevin Ashman | ![]() |
28 |
Media | Kevin Ashman | ![]() |
29 |
Sport | Igor Habal | ![]() |
27 |
World | Vikram Joshi Nico Pattyn Steve Perry |
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25 |
2015
The 2015 World Quizzing Championship took place on the 6th of June with over 2,000 participants.
Individual (Top 10)[7] | |||
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Pos | Name | Country | Score |
1 | Olav Bjortomt | ![]() |
161 |
2 | Kevin Ashman | ![]() |
157 |
3 | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
156 |
4 | Tero Kalliolevo | ![]() |
151 |
5 | Holger Waldenberger | ![]() |
144 |
6 | Ove Põder | ![]() |
144 |
7 | Tom Trogh | ![]() |
142 |
8 | Ronny Swiggers | ![]() |
142 |
9 | Thomas Kolåsæter | ![]() |
141 |
10 | Nico Pattyn | ![]() |
141 |
Genre Winners (Max. Score = 30) | |||
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Genre | Winner | Country | Score |
Entertainment | Jussi Suvanto Olav Bjortomt Ove Põder |
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22 |
History | Ian Bayley | ![]() |
24 |
Lifestyle | Daniel Melia Olav Bjortomt |
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21 |
Sciences | Ian Bayley Nick Mills Pat Gibson |
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24 |
Culture | Tero Kalliolevo | ![]() |
26 |
Media | Olav Bjortomt | ![]() |
27 |
Sport | Olav Bjortomt | ![]() |
24 |
World | Geir H. Kristiansen Pat Gibson |
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29 |
2016
The 2016 World Quizzing Championship took place on the 4th of June with over 2,500 participants.
Individual (Top 10)[7] | |||
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Pos | Name | Country | Score |
1 | Kevin Ashman | ![]() |
171 |
2 | Olav Bjortomt | ![]() |
167 |
3 | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
165 |
4 | Mark Grant | ![]() |
163 |
5 | Ronny Swiggers | ![]() |
161 |
6 | Tom Trogh | ![]() |
162 |
7 | Ian Bayley | ![]() |
160 |
8 | Didier Bruyere | ![]() |
160 |
9 | Tero Kalliolevo | ![]() |
159 |
10 | David Stainer | ![]() |
156 |
Genre Winners (Max. Score = 30) | |||
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Genre | Winner | Country | Score |
Media | Olav Bjortomt | ![]() |
30 |
World | Kevin Ashman Patrick Friel Tero Kalliolevo Holger Waldenberger |
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22 |
Entertainment | Susannah Brooks David Dixon Mark Grant Paul Sinha |
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24 |
History | Kevin Ashman | ![]() |
29 |
Science | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
27 |
Sport | Kevin Ashman Hugh Bennett Tim Westcott |
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26 |
Lifestyle | Mark Ryder | ![]() |
26 |
Culture | Kevin Ashman Ian Bayley Olav Bjortomt Tero Kalliolevo Nico Pattyn |
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24 |
2017
Individual (Top 10) | |||
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Pos | Name | Country | Score |
1 | Kevin Ashman | ![]() |
169 |
2 | Didier Bruyere | ![]() |
163 |
3 | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
160 |
4 | Tom Trogh | ![]() |
159 |
5 | Ronny Swiggers | ![]() |
156 |
6 | Tim Polley | ![]() |
155 |
7 | Tero Kalliolevo | ![]() |
155 |
8 | Ian Bayley | ![]() |
154 |
9 | Ove Põder | ![]() |
153 |
10 | Mark Grant | ![]() |
153 |
Genre Winners (Max. Score = 30) | |||
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Genre | Winner | Country | Score |
Media | Olav Bjortomt | ![]() |
28 |
World | Mark Henry Gary Grant Nico Pattyn |
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23 |
Entertainment | Olav Bjortomt | ![]() |
23 |
History | Andrew Frazer Kevin Ashman |
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26 |
Science | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
27 |
Sport | Igor Habal | ![]() |
25 |
Lifestyle | Tom Trogh Pat Gibson Didier Bruyere Susannah Brooks Ronny Swiggers Steve Cooke |
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26 |
Culture | Espen Kibsgård Kevin Ashman |
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25 |
2018
Individual (Top 10) | |||
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Pos | Name | Country | Score |
1 | Olav Bjortomt | ![]() |
164 |
2 | Steven Perry | ![]() |
159 |
3 | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
159 |
4 | Igor Habal | ![]() |
158 |
5 | Ronny Swiggers | ![]() |
157 |
6 | Kevin Ashman | ![]() |
156 |
7 | Didier Bruyere | ![]() |
152 |
8 | Tom Trogh | ![]() |
149 |
9 | Mark Grant | ![]() |
148 |
10 | Nico Pattyn | ![]() |
146 |
Genre Winners (Max. Score = 30) | |||
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Genre | Winner | Country | Score |
Media | Ishaan Chugh | ![]() |
28 |
World | Tomislav Bleiziffer | ![]() |
27 |
Entertainment | Olav Bjortomt | ![]() |
25 |
History | Jakob Myers Kevin Ashman |
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25 |
Science | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
27 |
Sport | Igor Habal | ![]() |
29 |
Lifestyle | Steven Perry Eric Smith Jerome Vered |
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27 |
Culture | Kevin Ashman | ![]() |
26 |
2019
Individual (Top 10) | |||
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Pos | Name | Country | Score |
1 | Olav Bjortomt | ![]() |
171 |
2 | Steven Perry | ![]() |
168 |
3 | Tero Kalliolevo | ![]() |
167 |
4 | Kevin Ashman | ![]() |
166 |
5 | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
166 |
6 | Ronny Swiggers | ![]() |
164 |
7 | Didier Bruyere | ![]() |
164 |
8 | Ian Bayley | ![]() |
163 |
9 | Thomas Kolåsæter | ![]() |
162 |
10 | Troy Meyer | ![]() |
159 |
Genre Winners (Max. Score = 30) | |||
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Genre | Winner | Country | Score |
Media | Ishaan Chugh | ![]() |
29 |
World | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
28 |
Entertainment | Troy Meyer | ![]() |
27 |
History | Olav Bjortomt Steven Perry Nico Pattyn Ravikant Avva |
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27 |
Science | Ian Bayley Lander Frederickx |
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25 |
Sport | Mark Preston | ![]() |
26 |
Lifestyle | Olav Bjortomt Ronny Swiggers |
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26 |
Culture | Daoud Jackson | ![]() |
25 |
2020
Individual (Top 10) | |||
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Pos | Name | Country | Score |
1 | Ravikant Avva | ![]() |
159 |
2 | Troy Meyer | ![]() |
156 |
3 | Victoria Groce | ![]() |
155 |
4 | Ronny Swiggers | ![]() |
154 |
5 | Yogesh Raut | ![]() |
153 |
6 | Tom Trogh | ![]() |
150 |
7 | Igor Habal | ![]() |
149 |
8 | Kaarel Silmato | ![]() |
148 |
9 | Olav Bjortomt | ![]() |
148 |
10 | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
146 |
Genre Winners (Max. Score = 30) | |||
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Genre | Winner | Country | Score |
Culture | Guy Jordan Victoria Groce Ravikant Avva Troy Meyer Ronny Swiggers |
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25 |
Entertainment | Daniel Cohen | ![]() |
25 |
History | Daoud Jackson | ![]() |
26 |
Media | Yogesh Raut | ![]() |
27 |
Lifestyle | Daniel Cohen | ![]() |
26 |
Science | Nick Mills Tom Trogh Ravikant Avva Ronny Swiggers |
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22 |
Sport & Games | Ravikant Avva | ![]() |
25 |
World | Shane Whitlock | ![]() |
26 |
2021
Individual (Top 10) | |||
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Pos | Name | Country | Score |
1 | Ronny Swiggers | ![]() |
166 |
2 | Didier Bruyere | ![]() |
161 |
3 | Tero Kalliolevo | ![]() |
156 |
4 | Olav Bjortomt | ![]() |
156 |
5 | Tom Trogh | ![]() |
154 |
6 | Daoud Jackson | ![]() |
152 |
7 | Pat Gibson | ![]() |
150 |
8 | Kaarel Silmato | ![]() |
149 |
9 | Troy Meyer | ![]() |
148 |
10 | Victoria Groce | ![]() |
146 |
Genre Winners (Max. Score = 30) | |||
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Genre | Winner | Country | Score |
Culture | Ronny Swiggers | ![]() |
24 |
Entertainment | Daoud Jackson | ![]() |
26 |
History | Didier Bruyere Jakob Myers |
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26 |
Media | Mark Preston | ![]() |
25 |
Lifestyle | Ronny Swiggers | ![]() |
26 |
Science | Tero Kalliolevo | ![]() |
26 |
Sport & Games | Mark Preston Ravikant Avva |
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26 |
World | Tero Kalliolevo | ![]() |
26 |
Format
The World Quizzing Championships are in the form of a written test taken by individuals that is conducted at various points around the globe. Each competitor faces the same questions (translated into their mother tongue in many cases) at approximately the same time. There are 240 questions, divided into eight categories, and two hours in which to answer them (during one hour halves with a break in between). At the end of the allotted time, the papers are marked and each quizzers' top seven category scores will be added together to find the winner.
The categories[23] [and general content areas] are a combination of academic and popular culture topics including:
- Culture [Architecture, Fine Arts, Philosophy, Museums, Religion, Mythology]
- Entertainment [Music (Classical, Blues, Film Score, Jazz, Rock, World), Ballet, Musicals and Operas, Radio, Television, Internet]
- History [History (<450AD, 450–1492, 1492–1900, 1900–date), Current Affairs, Explorations, Famous People, Civilizations]
- Lifestyle [Costume, Design, Fashion, Food & Drink, Handicrafts, Health & Fitness, Human Body, New Age Beliefs, Products & Brands, Tourism]
- Media [Movies (1900–1980, 1980–2000, recent), Literature (<1900, 1900–1980, recent), Poetry, Drama, Comics, Language]
- Science [Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Social Sciences, Fauna, Flora]
- Sport [Track and Field, Team Sports, Motor Sports, Winter Sports, Games, Hobbies & Pastimes, Records]
- World [Geography, Cities, Space, Technology, Transport, Inventions]
See also
- Australian Quiz Champion
- British Quizzing Championships
- European Quizzing Championships
- Asia-Pacific Quiz Championships
References
- ^ International Quizzing Association: World Quizzing Championships 2021 Results Archived 2021-08-05 at quest.quizzing.com (Error: unknown archive URL)
- ^ International Quizzing Association: World Quizzing Championships 2020 Results Archived 2020-12-06 at quest.quizzing.com (Error: unknown archive URL)
- ^ International Quizzing Association: World Quizzing Championships 2019 Results Archived 2012-06-07 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ International Quizzing Association: World Quizzing Championships 2018 Results Archived 2012-06-07 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ International Quizzing Association: World Quizzing Championships 2017 Results Archived 2012-06-07 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ International Quizzing Association: World Quizzing Championships 2016 Results Archived 2012-06-07 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c International Quizzing Association: World Quizzing Championships 2015 Results Archived 2012-06-07 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c International Quizzing Association: World Quizzing Championships 2014 Results Archived 2016-01-11 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c International Quizzing Association: World Quizzing Championships 2013 Results
- ^ a b International Quizzing Association: World Quizzing Championships 2012 Results
- ^ a b c International Quizzing Association: WQC 2011 official results Archived 2012-06-05 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c International Quizzing Association: WQC 2010 official results Archived 2012-06-20 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c International Quizzing Association: WQC 2009 official results Archived 2012-06-24 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c International Quizzing Association: WQC 2008 official results Archived 2012-06-24 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c International Quizzing Association: WQC 2007 official results Archived 2012-06-24 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c Web site of the Belgian branch of the International Quizzing Association: IQA Wereldkampioenschap Quizzen 2006
- ^ a b c Web site of the Belgian branch of the International Quizzing Association: IQA World Quizzing Championships 2005 (WQC)
- ^ a b c Website of the Belgian branch of the International Quizzing Association: IQA World Quizzing Championships 2004 (WQC)
- ^ results [dead link]
- ^ "Andes Survivors Quiz".
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-07-14. Retrieved 2011-01-10.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://www.worldquizzingchampionships.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/WQCCategories.pdf
External links
- Official site
- World Quizzing Championships 2007: Results
- World Quizzing Championships 2006: Results
- World Quizzing Championships 2005: Results
- World Quizzing Championships 2004: Results
- IQA Belgium with full results previous World and European Championships
- IQA Great Britain
- IQA United States
- IQA Norway – all WQC results
- Quizzing Australia
- World Quizzing Championship in Lithuania – information, results, photos
- World Quizzing Championship in Ireland – information, results, photos