ANCIENT OLYMPICS
City and Country where the Ancient Games began
What i Olympia, Greece
Name one of the four years that the Olympics were cancelled.
1916, 1940, 1944, & 2020
What is the shortest swimming distance?
What country had the most medals last Olympics?
USA (113)
What is song is played when an Olympian wins a gold medal?
Their national anthem
Who could compete at the Ancient Games?
What is Only (Greek) males
Where or when did the Modern Games begin?
What is Athens, Greece 1896
What sport combines swimming, dance, and gymnastics, performed in a pool to music?
What is synchronized swimming
Which athlete has won the highest number of medals at OG during his career?
Michael Phelps (swimming) with 28 medals (23 gold ones)
The Olympic Torch is lit where each year?
Olympia, Greece
Name the God the games were dedicated to
What is Zeus
What do the five rings of the Olympic symbol represent?
What is Five continents
What are the two diving competitions in Olympics?
Springboard & Platform
Which Olympian was also the winner of The Masked Dancer?
Gabby Douglas
The Olympic torch is a tribute to the fire that burned throughout the ancient Greek Olympic games honoring which goddess?
Hestia
What did the winner receive?
What is A crown or wreath of olive branches
Who hosted the last Olympic Games and when?
What is Tokyo, Japan, 2021 (because of covid)
In which year did surfing make its debut in the Summer Olympics?
What is 2020
During which Summer Olympic Games did France win the highest number of medals?
What is Beijing, China, 2008, 43 medals
What is the Olympic motto?
What is Faster Higher Stronger (CITIUS, ALTIUS, FORTUIS)
What clothes did the boxers wear?
What is None, all athletes were naked.
Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games?
What is USA
At the 2008 Olympics, Michael Phelps broke whose record in most gold medals in swimming?
Mark Spitz
Which American athlete with a wooden leg won six gymnastics medals at the 1904 Olympics?
George Eyser
Three Oaths are read at the Opening Ceremony. Who say them?
What is Athlete, Judge and Coach