History of the Olympics
What country were the FIRST Olympic Games held in?
Ancient Greece
This year, the Olympics are being held in...
Paris, France
This American Swimmer has won the most Olympic medals in history
Michael Phelps
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What CITY were the first Olympic Games held in?
Olympia, Greece
When all the Olympians walk into the stadium with the country flag to start the games, it is called the
Walk of Nations
Simone Biles is an athlete with SEVEN Olympic medals, four of which are gold. What sport does she compete in?
Gymnastics
The Summer Olympics are held every _______ years.
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1 event
200 meter dash
TRUE OR FALSE: Over 70 countries have NEVER won an Olympic medal in the summer games.
TRUE
This Phoenix Suns basketball player has the chance to win his fourth Olympic Gold Medal this year
Kevin Durant
If you win a Bronze medal in the Olympics, that means you came in ______ place
Third
Heracles, son of ___________ created the Olympic Games according to Greek Mythology
Zeus
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Coco Guaff is headed to her first Olympic games after being forced to withdraw in 2021. What sport does she play?
Tennis
The Summer Olympics are always held on this special kind of year (only happens every four years)
A leap year
What year were the first Olympic Games held?
776 BC
This country has the most Olympic Medals in the Summer Olympics
USA
Jenny Thompson
Citius, Altius, Fortius (or- Faster, Higher, Stronger)