Famous Olympians
Who is this famous Spanish tennis player?
Rafael Nadal
Where did the Olympics start?
In Greece (Olympia)
How often do the Olympics happen?
Once every 2 years. There are 4 years between every summer Olympic Games and 4 years between every winter Olympic Games.
Which sport happens in water?
Swimming
What are the colours of the Olympic rings?
Blue, red, black, yellow, green
Who is this famous American swimmer?
Michael Phelps
What did winners receieve as a prize?
Wreath (crown of olive branches) and usually money
What are Olympic gold medals made out of today?
Silver, covered by a thin layer of gold
Which sport is played with a bat?
Baseball
What are the most important Olympic symbols? (Hint: there are 2)
Olympic rings and Olympic flame/torch
Who is this famous Jamaican competitive sprinter?
Usain Bolt
What was the only game played in the first Olympics?
A short race across the stadium.
How many types of Olympic Games are there? (Hint: who can play in these Olympics?)
Special Olympics, Paralympics, regular Olympics
Which sport does Canada hold the most medals in?
What is the goal of the Olympic Games?
To build a better, more peaceful world
Who is this famous American gymnast?
Simon Biles
What was the Olympic truce?
Wars and battles were stopped so athletes could travel to the games
What does it mean when the flame of the Olympic torch is put out?
The official end of the Olympic Games
What sport has only been part of the Olympics 4 times?
Golf
What does the lighting of the torch of represent?
It´s a reminder of the ancient Greek myth where Prometheus stole fire from the god Zeus to give to humans