ANCIENT OLYMPICS
HISTORY
SUMMER OLYMPICS
PARIS
RULES & RECORDS
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City and Country where the Ancient Games began

Olympia, Greece

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Where or when did the Modern Games begin?

Athens, Greece 1896

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Who hosted the last Olympic Games and when?

Tokyo, Japan, 2021 (because of covid)

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How many times has Paris welcome the Games before 2024? 

2 in 1900 and 1924

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During the last Olympic Games, which nation had more medals?

The USA with 113, China was 2nd with 89
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Who could compete at the Ancient Games?
Only males
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Who introduced the modern Olympic Games?

Pierre de Coubertin

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Who hosted the 2012 Olympic Games? 

London, England
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How many sports for 2024?

41 + 4

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What is the Olympic motto ? 

Faster Higher Stronger   (CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTUIS) 

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Name the God the games were dedicated to
Zeus
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Name the years when the Summer games were cancelled and why.
1916 - World War 1 1940 and 1944 - World War 2
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When were the Olympic Games held in Sydney, Australia?
2000
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Which 4 sports are new?

breaking, climbing, skateboarding, and surf

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Three Oaths are read at the Opening Ceremony. Who say them?

Athlete, Judge and Coach

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What did the winner receive?

A crown or wreath of olive branches

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What happened during the Mexico city Games and when was that? 

in 1968, protests from John Carlos and Tommie Smith on the podium of the 200 m race for black people (Civil Rights Mvts in the USA)

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Who hosted the 1924 Summer Olympic Games?

Paris, France   

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Which edition will Paris Games be?

the 33rd 

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Which athlete has won the highest number of medals at OG during his career? 

Michael Phelps (swimming) with 28 medals (23 gold ones)

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What clothes did the boxers wear?

None, all athletes were naked. 

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When was the last year both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games were held in the same year?
1992
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The Summer Games have been held in three (3) different cities in the United States of America. Name them.

St Louis, Atlanta and Los Angeles

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How many athletes will compete?

10,500     (between 10,000 and 12,000 is ok) 

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During which Summer Olympic Games did France win the highest number of medals? 

Beijing, China, 2008, 43 medals

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