Equipment
Fencing in the Olympics has 12 events and three weapons:
Sabre, Foil, and what?
Epee
This man held the record for most Olympic medals won until 2008, captured over his Olympic career from 1968-1972.
Mark Spitz
Hear Cry
Archery
Where does the Olympic torch relay begin every Olympiad, the historical home of the Olympics?
Olympia, Greece
Which city will soon become the first to host both summer and winter Olympics games?
Beijing
In indoor volleyball, one player wears a different uniform that designates they must remain in the back row and not serve, block or attack. What is the name of this position?
Libero
The first Olympic games attended by Israel was hosted in 1952 by what nordic city?
Helsinki, Finland
My Cats Sing
Gymnastics
Michael Phelps won a record 8 gold medals in this city.
Beijing
The Olympic logo consists of five interlocked rings of different colors. What are the five colors?
Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Black
In a diving competition, you will see the athletes get out of the pool immediately and get in the shower. Why do they do this if they're already wet?
The pool is cold and causes the divers to cramp, the showers are hot and loosen up the muscles.
Israel has won three medals in sailing, but their best Olympic sport, with six medals won overall, is what combat discipline?
Judo
Thorn Tail
Triathlon
Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in protest on the podium, becoming one of the most remembered moments of Olympic protest during the 1968 Olympics in what city?
Mexico City
The Olympic motto, in Latin, is “Citius, Altius, Fortius”. What does this translate to in English?
Faster, Higher, Stronger
Steeplechase is a unique long distance track event where competitors race while navigating hurdles and water jumps. What other Olympic sport was this event based on?
Equestrian
This person recently became one of two Olympians in their sport to win five consecutive gold medals in their career, winning the first in Athens in 2004.
Sue Bird
The Filing Twig
Weightlifting
What American host city has held the Olympics twice, in 1932 and 1980?
Lake Placid, New York
In the 2020(ne) Tokyo Olympics, there was a two way tie for first place in the mens' high jump. Instead of a jump-off, the two agreed to both take gold. Which two countries were the gold medalists from?
Italy and Qatar
The modern pentathlon was introduced to the Olympic games in 1912, and consists of five events, designed to show the skills of the modern soldier at the time. Name one event in the pentathlon?
Epee fencing, 200m freestyle swimming, pistol shooting, show jumping on horseback, and a 3 km cross country run.
This swimmer was arguably the most important member of the 4x100m freestyle relay that helped Michael Phelps win 8 gold medals in 2008.
Jason Lezak
Lesbian Tent
Table Tennis
Legendary track athlete Flo-Jo, holds world records for both the 100m and 200m races. She set the 200m record time at the 1988 Olympics in what city?
Seoul, South Korea
Which Olympic event was changed from open competition to men only in 1996, after it was won by a woman in 1992?
Skeet Shooting