Jessup History
This Jessup Campus opened in 2024
What is the Multnomah Campus of Jessup University?
Let's get groovy: this sport will make its debut in 2024
What is breaking (or breakdancing)?
This city marked the first time the Olympics were held in South America
What is Rio?
This country has won the most Olympic Medals of all time
What is the United States?
This Olympian has won the most Olympic Medals as an individual
Who is Michael Phelps?
This individual served as our University's second president, and we have a hall named after him today
Who is Alvin Tiffin?
Flag on the play! This sport will make it Olympic debut in 2028
What is Flag Football?
Though unlit, the Olympic torch has even been to this unique destination!
What is space?
This country is hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics
What is France?
Aptly named, this Track and Field Runner won 8 Gold Medals during his time in the Olympics
Who is Usain Bolt?
Jessup will be joining this NCAA conference in the Fall
What is the Pacific West Conference?
You might catch Tom Hanks competing in this Olympic sport
What is Table Tennis?
This was the first year women were allowed to compete in the modern Olympics
What is 1900?
This country always marches out first during the opening ceremony
What is Greece?
Making her Olympic debut in 2016, this Gymnast looks to make her third Olympic run this year
Who is Simone Biles?
This architect designed many of the buildings we use today
Who is Frank Gehry?
A combination of soccer and basketball, athletes compete to through a ball through a net to score points in this conest
What is Handball?
Other than the host country's language, these are the two other official languages of the Olympics
What is English and French?
This country has hosted 3 Olympic games, but only 1 since 1948
What is England?
Nicknamed "Thorpedo," this Australian Swimmer won 5 Gold Medals as a swimmer
Who is Ian Thorpe?
This is the name of Jessup's Center for Hispanic/Latino Ministry
What is Casa Latina?
This contest is the longest obstacle course race in the Olympics
What is the Steeplechase?
This was the year that featured the first modern Olympic Games
What is 1896?
These two countries will not have any formal representation, but they may have athletes performing as neutral parties
What is Russia and Belarus?
This Olympian is the only athlete to win a Winter and Summer medal in the same year
Who is Christa Ludinger-Rothenburger?