Olympic Origins
In which country did the ancient Olympic Games start?
Greece
What are the three prizes given to the top-three winners in each event?
Gold, silver, and bronze medals.
Which swimming style is named after a flying insect?
The butterfly stroke.
Which sport includes a balance beam, uneven bars, and a vault?
Gymnastics.
How many colored rings are on the Olympic flag?
Five (Blue, yellow, black, green, and red)
Where does the Olympic flame journey always begin before traveling to the host city?
Olympia, Greece
What are the special games held right after the Olympics for athletes with physical disabilities called?
The Paralympic Games
What object do runners pass to each other during a relay race?
A baton.
What do the colors of the rings represent?
Five parts of the world (continents) joined together.
What does the famous Olympic motto ("Citius, Altius, Fortius") mean in English?
"Faster, Higher, Stronger"
In which Olympic sport do athletes use a weapon called a foil, épée, or sabre to score points?
Fencing.
Which winter sport combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting?
Biathlon.
How often do the Summer or Winter Olympics happen?
Once every four years (staggered so there are games every two years).
What is the big difference between the Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics?
Summer features track, swimming, and gymnastics; Winter features snow and ice sports like skiing, curling, and hockey.
Which sport includes a balance beam, uneven bars, and a vault?
Gymnastics.
True or False: Real gold medals are made completely out of solid gold.
False (They are mostly made of silver and coated in a thin layer of real gold).
What character or animal is created by each host city to act as a fun, official symbol of the games?
A mascot.
Which famous track star is known as the "Fastest Man Alive" and did a lightning bolt pose after winning?
Usain Bolt.
What traditional event is held on the very first day to welcome all the athletes into the stadium?
The Opening Ceremony.
In what sport do athletes perform flips and twists into water from high platforms?
Diving.