
Our Chairman, Compton Hellyer, used to be Chairman of Sporting Index and he has always liked a flutter. We have set up The Chairman's Challenge to predict the highlights of the year ahead.
It’s free to enter, hopefully fun to do and the winner gets a case of champagne with bottles of champagne going to those placed 2nd and 3rd. This year we will also pledge £5 to the firm’s nominated charity for each entry we receive.
Thank you to all of those who have taken part this year. Below are the answers so far, but keep an eye on the leader board for your position in this year’s challenge and good luck!
1. How many gold medals will Team GB win at the London Olympics?
[2 points]2. Name, in order, the top four countries in the medals table?
[1 point for each correct placing]3. What will the winning time be for the men’s 100m final?
[2 points if correct to 1/100th of a second]4. Which team will win the RBS Six Nations?
[2 points]5. Name the top try scoring player in the RBS Six Nations.
[2 points]6. Name the four semi-finalists at the UEFA European Football Championships.
[1 point each]7. Name the “golden boot” winner at the UEFA European Football Championships.
[2 points]8. Name the four men’s semi-finalists at Wimbledon.
[1 point each]9. How many British tennis players (male & female) will be in the world’s top 100 on 31 December 2012?
[2 points]10. Which team will win the LV= County Championship Division one?
[2 points]11. Who will be England’s top run scorer and top wicket taker in the Investec test series against South Africa?
[2 points]12. Who will win the Investec test series against South Africa and by what margin?
[1 point for the winner and 2 points for the correct score]13. Name the 2 teams in the UEFA Champions League final.
[2 points each]14. Name the bottom 3 teams in the FA Premier League on 31 December 2012.
[2 points]15. How many stages in the Tour de France will be won by riders from Britain and the Isle of Man?
[2 points]16. Which team will win the Ryder Cup and by what margin?
[1 point for winner and 2 points for correct score]17. Which player will score the most points for the European team at the Ryder Cup?
[2 points]18. Name the top 3 golfers in the British Open.
[1 point each and extra 2 points for the winner]19. Who will win the F1 British Grand Prix?
[2 points]20. Name the 2012 BBC Sports Personality of the Year
[2 points for the winner and 1 point if placed]
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