Games of the Past
The first Olympic games were held in what is now (and was then) known as ____
Greece (or Olympia)
What year did Paris last host the Olympic Games?
1924
How many sports will be represented in the 2024 Paris Olympics?
32 sports
With 28 medals, who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?
Which country has the most Olympic gold medals?
The United States with 1022
True or False: In the ancient Olympic games, athletes competed in the nude
True
What iconic Paris landmark was completed in 1889?
The Eiffel tower
As of 2024, athletes from how many National Olympic Committees (NOCs) will compete in the Summer Games?
206
What figure skater is the most decorated in U.S. history?
Michelle Kwan
Where will the 2028 Summer Olympic Games take place?
Los Angeles, California
In what year were women first allowed to compete in the Olympics?
1900
La Seine
Which iconic diva from our neighbor, Quebec, performed at the 2024 Olympic opening ceremony?
Celine Dion
With a combined 37 world championships and Olympic medals, this woman is one of most decorated gymnasts of all time.
Simone Biles
The first modern-day Olympic Games were held in 1896 in what Greek city?
Athens
An Olympic sport through 1920, what game involves two teams pulling on a rope in a test of strength?
Tug-of-water
Making its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, this sport is based on a style of dance introduced in New York City in the 1970s.
Break dancing (or, breaking)
The 2024 games will be the ___ time Paris has held the Olympics.
This notable athlete made track-and-field history in 1936 when he won four gold medals in Berlin and helped set a new world relay record.
Jesse Owens
What are the five colors of the Olympic rings?
Blue, yellow, black, green, and red
Which Olympic Games were the first to be televised?
Berlin 1936
What city, other than Paris, has hosted the Olympics 3 times?
London, England
The 2024 Opening Ceremony was held where?
La Seine!
This Jamaican athlete holds the record for being the fastest man in history.
Usain Bolt
The first Great Britain diver to win four Olympics medals, Tom Daley is also known for engaging in what sideline hobby?
Knitting