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Olympic Fun Facts
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Where were the first Olympic games held?

Greece

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What is the oldest sport held in the Olympics every year?

Wrestling

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Who was the first rower to win gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games?

Steven Redgrave

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When did the Olympic Games first feature a marathon?

1896

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What year were women allowed to compete in the Olympic Games?

1900

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Ho wmany rings does the Olympic flag contain?

Five

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In which sport do men and women compete as equals?

Equestrian

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What woman became the first Olympic athlete to win gold twice 20 years apart?

Brigit Fischer

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How long a distance was the first Olympic marathon?

25 miles

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Muhammad Ali known as Cassius Clay at the time wear on his flight to compete in the 1960’s Olympic Games in Rome?

A parachute, he was so afraid to fly. He did win a gold medal

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What country was the Olympic games held in 2016

Rio, Brazil

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Who is the fastest swimmer, ever?

Michael Phelps 

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At the 2008 Olympics, Michael Phelps broke whose record in most gold medals in swimming?

 Mark Spitz

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Who won first place in the first-ever Olympic marathon race?

Spyridon Louis

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The official Olympic mascot was known as Waldi at the 1972 Olympics in Munich. What was Waldi?

A Dachshund (Sausage Dog)

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What do the five colors of the Olympic rings represent?

The five continents- Africa, Asia, America, Europe and Oceania 

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The ancient pentathalon event was a combination of which sports?

Discus, javelin, long jump, running and wrestling

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Which male gymnast won four gold medals in a single day?

Vitaly Scherbo

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What is the standard marathon race length today?

26 miles and 385 yards (42,195 meters)

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Why did Bobby Pearce slow down during his rowing race at the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam?

To let a family of ducks pass by in the water
(He still won the race by 30 seconds)

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What colors are the Olympic rings?

Red, yellow, green, blue, black 

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What year did the NBA "Dream Team" participate in the Olympics?

1992

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Which American athlete with a wooden leg won six gymnastics medals at the 1904 Olympics?

 George Eyser

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The first 12 ancient Olympics only had one event.
What was it?

A sprint race of about 200m long across the stadium

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What 3 words is the Olympic motto?

Faster, Higher, Stronger

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