History
In which year were the first modern Olympic Games held?
1896
Who holds the record for the most gold medals in a single Olympic Games?
Michael Phelps (8)
What do the five Olympic rings represent?
Continents
Is chess recognized as an Olympic sport?
No
In which year did the first athlete fail a gender test at the Olympics, leading to the creation of gender verification protocols?
1968
Name the country that hosted the Olympic Games during World War II.
Japan (Tokyo - 1940 Summer Olympics)
Who set the world record for the fastest 100m sprint in the Olympics, and in which year?
Usain Bolt
What is the name of the Olympic anthem, and when is it played?
"Olympic Hymn," played during the opening ceremonies
Name the three disciplines in the Olympic triathlon.
Swimming, cycling, running
How many athletes were killed during the terrorist attack at the Munich Olympics in 1972?
11
What city hosted the Olympics in 2008, marking the first time the Games were held in China?
Beijing
Which country holds the record for the most gold medals in the Winter Olympics?
Norway
What is the Olympic motto and in what language is it written?
"Citius, Altius, Fortius" = "Faster, Higher, Stronger"
Note: I would accept an answer in both languages
Name at least three disciplines of modern pentathlon.
fencing, swimming, horse riding, running, shooting
What is the traditional color of the gold medal in the Olympic Games?
Gold
Who is the only person to have won gold medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympics in different sports?
Eddie Eagan (boxing and bobsleigh)
What country has won the most overall medals in the history of the Summer Olympics?
United States
What is the name of the Olympic mascot for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics?
Oursin (a hedgehog)
What is the maximum number of archers allowed on an Olympic archery team?
6
Which ancient Greek city hosted the original Olympic Games?
Olympia
Which ancient civilization originally held the ancient Olympic Games?
Ancient Greeks
Who was the first athlete to break the 9.80-second barrier in the men's 100m at the Olympics?
Ben Johnson (1988)
What is the purpose of the Olympic Village?
Housing for athletes during the Games
How many players are there on a standard Olympic field hockey team?
11
What is the only Olympic sport where the goal is to hit your opponent and not the ball?
Fencing