Dara Grace Torres, from Beverly Hills, California, a swimmer known for competing on the 1984, 1988, 1992, 2000 and 2008 Olympics, was a contestant on the Olympic Edition of the U.S. version of the show on October 24-25, 2000. Dara split $125,000 for The United Cerebral Palsy.
WWTBAM Run[]
Fastest Finger Question[]
Fastest Finger Question
Put these musical acts in order by when their first album was released, starting with the most recent.
⬥ A: The Pointer Sisters
⬥ B: TLC
⬥ C: The Bangles
⬥ D: B*Witched
The correct answer was D-B-C-A. Out of 5 contestants, 3 got it right. Dara was the fastest in 7.02 seconds.
Dara’s Run to the Million[]
$100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed
In which of the following places would you most commonly find a sauna?
⬥ A: Church
⬥ B: Dorm room
⬥ C: Health club
⬥ D: Singles bar
$200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed
A strong handgrip is often compared to what tool?
⬥ A: Hammer
⬥ B: Vise
⬥ C: Wrench
⬥ D: Salad shooter
The klaxon called time, and Dara will return with all her lifelines intact.
$300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed
On what classic toy can you twist knobs to create lines and drawings?
⬥ A: Slinky
⬥ B: Operation
⬥ C: Etch A Sketch
⬥ D: Tickle Me Elmo
$500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed
In which of the following places would you most likely find a duty-free shop?
⬥ A: Airport
⬥ B: Racetrack
⬥ C: Library
⬥ D: Museum
$1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed
In the 1982 movie “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial,” Elliot and E.T. ride by the moon on what?
⬥ A: Propeller plane
⬥ B: Bicycle
⬥ C: Magic carpet
⬥ D: Skateboard
$2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed
The black areas on a standard soccer ball are shaped like what geometric figure?
⬥ A: Triangle
⬥ B: Circle
⬥ C: Square
⬥ D: Pentagon
$4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed
In the 2000 Olympic 100-meter race, last-place swimmer Eric “The Eel” represented what country?
⬥ A: Cape Verde
⬥ B: Burundi
⬥ C: Equatorial Guinea
⬥ D: Benin
$8,000 (8 of 15) - Not Timed
What artist was the lead singer of the pop group Wham! in the 1980s?
⬥ A: George Michael
⬥ B: Jordan Knight
⬥ C: Boy George
⬥ D: Ricky Martin
$16,000 (9 of 15) - Not Timed
Which 2000 movie, adapted from a best-selling book, tells the story of a shipwreck in the North Atlantic?
⬥ A: Endurance
⬥ B: The Perfect Storm
⬥ C: Gone Fishin'
⬥ D: The Ice Storm
$32,000 (10 of 15) - Not Timed
Jordan almonds are almonds that have what kind of coating?
⬥ A: Salt
⬥ B: Coconut
⬥ C: Cumin
⬥ D: Candy
$64,000 (11 of 15) - Not Timed
What kind of animal is a gnu? “Ask the Audience” lifeline used
Peach Melba was named by a chef in honor of Australian Nellie Melba, who was a what? “Phone-a-Friend” and “50:50” lifelines used
⬥ A: Opera singer
⬥ B: Vaudeville commedienne
⬥ C: Poet
⬥ D: Ballet dancer
Dara calls her friend John, who guesses Opera singer. Dara then decides to use the 50:50, which leaves Opera singer and Vaudeville commedienne. Dara goes for A: Opera singer, and she wins $125,000.
$250,000 (13 of 15) - Not Timed
Which two countries does the Peace Bridge link?
⬥ A: Mexico and U.S.
⬥ B: U.S. and Canada
⬥ C: U.S. and Russia
⬥ D: Israel and Egypt
Dara has no idea, she decides to quit with $125,000.
