Olympic History
In which city were the first modern Olympic Games held?
Athens
Which gymnast is known for winning 4 gold medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics?
Simone Biles
Which sport includes events called slalom and sprint?
Canoeing
What do the five rings on the Olympic flag represent?
The five inhabited continents
In which city were the 1996 Summer Olympics held, marking the centennial celebration of the modern Olympic Games?
Atlanta
What year were the first Winter Olympic Games held?
1924
Who is the famous sprinter known as the "Lightning Bolt"?
Usain Bolt
What team sport returned to the Summer Olympics in 2016 after being absent since 1924?
Rugby
Which item is traditionally passed from one host city to another?
The Olympic Flame
Which city hosted the Winter Olympics in 2010, featuring venues like Whistler and Richmond?
Vancouver
Name the city where the 2000 Summer Olympics were held.
Sydney
Name the U.S. swimmer who has won the most Olympic gold medals.
Michael Phelps
Which sport, known for its combination of ballet, swimming, and gymnastics, is competed only by women in the Olympics?
Artistic Swimming (formerly known as Synchronized Swimming)
What is the motto of the Olympics, meaning "Faster, Higher, Stronger"?
Citius, Altius, Fortius
Name the city that hosted the Summer Olympics twice, in 1964 and 2020 (held in 2021 due to a pandemic delay).
Tokyo
Which country hosted the Summer Olympics in 1992?
Spain (Barcelona)
Which Olympic tennis player has won gold medals at four different Olympic Games?
Serena Williams
What is the Olympic sport in which athletes compete in the disciplines of dressage, show jumping, and cross-country?
Equestrian (specifically Eventing)
What color is the first ring from the left on the Olympic flag?
1920 Antwerp Olympics
This city is known for its iconic "Bird's Nest" stadium, built for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Beijing
Which city hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics?
London
Which soccer superstar scored over 700 career goals and won an Olympic gold medal with Argentina at the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
Lionel Messi
In which Olympic sport might you hear the term "repechage"?
Rowing (also acceptable: Judo, Wrestling)
At which Olympics was the Olympic flag first flown?
1920 Antwerp Olympics
Name the city that first hosted the Winter Olympics in 1924, also known as the first Winter Games.
Chamonix