Olympic History
Olympic Committees
Policy areas
Fun Facts
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Where was the first modern Olympics held?
Athens Greece
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What does NOC stand for?
National Olympic Commitee
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Choosing a host city, cooperate sponsorship, television rights, new olympic sports, image, politics of the Olympic games
Name one of the six policy areas discussed in the textbook
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Where was the last summer Olympics held
Rio Brazil
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When was the first modern Olympics held
1856
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When was the IOC founded?
June 23, 1894
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What is the maximum number of sports permitted at the Olympics?
28
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Who scored the "Golden Goal" at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics
Sidney Crosby
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How long were the ancient Olympic Games abolished for?
~1500 years
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What sector is the IOC in?
Non Profit
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How do companies get the rights to broadcast?
They have to negotiate/purchase rights
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Who was the first Canadian to win a gold medal in Canada?
Alexander Bilodeau (2010)
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What did Ancient Olympic athletes where?
Nothing
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What is the branch of the IOC that works in a committee to make the decisions
The Executive Board
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What is the event that resulted in policy modernization?
1998 alleged bribes of the Salt Lake City Olympic bid
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How many gold medals does Michael Phelps have?
18
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Who was the individual credited with successfully launching the modern Olympics games
Baron Pierre de Coubertin
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What happened to the USOC in 2002?
President was forced to resign
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How many sports are in the summer and winter Olympics
35
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What is the only city to host the Olympics three times?
London
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