The Olympics began in what country?
Greece
This city hosted the Summer Olympics in 2020/2021.
Tokyo, Japan

This sport's events include the half-pipe, slopestyle, and big air.
Snowboarding

Beijing is in this country.
China

What type of medal does first place win?
Gold medal

About how many years ago did the Olympics begin?
2,700 years ago
This American city will host the Summer Olympics in 2028.
Los Angeles, CA
This is the oldest winter Olympic sport, has 5 different events, and is like dancing on ice.
Figure Skating

How many different types of sports are there in this year's games?
15

What medal does third place win?
Bronze
What was stopped so that athletes can safely travel and compete in the Olympics?
War
This city in Russia hosted the Winter Olympics in 2014.
Sochi, Russia
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This sport involves going 80 mph on a sled head-first.
Skeleton

Beijing is the first city to host what two international sporting events?
Summer (2008) and Winter (2022) Olympics
What governing body (organization) runs the Olympics and determines what city hosts?
IOC (International Olympic Committee)

The Olympics began in what city?
Olympia

This city in Australia will host the Summer Olympics in 2032.
Brisbane, Australia

This sport involves miles of skiing and stopping to shoot at targets.
This year's Olympics is relying 100% on artificial what?
Artificial snow

Olympians used to get free and unlimited _______ during the Games.
McDonald's (stopped in 2018)

Instead of medals, what were winners given?
(2 possible answers)
1. Wreath of leaves
2. Hero's welcome
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This city in France hosted the first Winter Olympics in 1924.
Chamonix (sha-mo-nee), France

This sport involves stones, brooms, and "slider" and "gripper" shoes.
Curling
This year's mascot for the Olympics is what animal (the national animal of China)?
Panda (Bing Dwen Dwen)
Studies have shown that people who win _________ are happier than those who win __________. (fill in the blanks)
People who win BRONZE are happier than those who win SILVER.