True or False
The first Olympics only had one event.
True!
This is the reason why the 1916, 1940, and 1944 Olympic games were canceled.
World Wars
This sport is considered the toughest sport in the world. It's like handball in the water.
What is Water Polo?
The most famous Olympian swimmer with 28 medals including 13 individual gold medals.
Michael Phelps
Olympic 2024 will be held in this capital city in France.
What is Paris?
Men and women participated in the first Olympics
False. Although there were trained women athletes, only men competed in the Olympics. Women began competing in the 1900 games in Paris.
The modern Olympic Games are based on the Olympic games of this place.
What is Ancient Greece?
This sport is played indoor or on the beach.
What is Volleyball?
This Olympian won 7 gold medals at the 1972 Olympic games in swimming.
Mark Spitz
Name a Summer Olympic Event.
Basketball is not an Olympic sport in the summer games.
False. This year there will be a 3X3 basketball competition.
The country that has hosted the most Sumer Olympic games
The United Kingdom or The United States?
The United States has hosted the Summer Olympics more times than any other nation. 4 Total. The United Kingdom has hosted 3 times.
This is the longest running event in the Olympics. It covers 26.2 miles.
What is a Marathon? (an event in the games since 1896)
This Olympian broke 2 world records at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. He was also known as "The Buckeye Bullet."
Jesse Owens
The oldest Olympian participated in sport shooting. Was he 62 or 72 years old at the time?
He was 72. Oscar Swahn of Sweden. 1920 Summer Olympics
Chess is an Olympic sport in this years games.
False
The Ancient Olympic Games were held every four years in honor of this Greek god.
Greek god Zeus, records show ancient games began in 776 BC and went on until 394 AD.
The 2024 Olympics has a new competition that is also known as a type of dance.
Breaking (Break Dancing)
This famous Olympian proudly held the Olympic Torch after lighting the flame at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.
Muhammad Ali
The game we call "Soccer" is called this by other Countries.
What is "Football"?
The prize for event winners in the Ancient Olympics was an olive branch wreath.
True. Since 1904, medals are awarded in each event, with gold medals for first place, silver for second and bronze for third.
The 5 rings of the Olympic flag represent what?
The rings represent friendship of nations. Linking Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas. Every national flag of the world has at least one of the ring colors.
First used and invented in the early 1970s. The first event consisted of a 500m swim, an 8K cycle, and a 10K run.
What is a Triathlon?
The 1924 Olympian Eric Liddell, refused to compete on Sunday. He broke a world record in the 400-meters and won gold. What is the name of the movie that retold his story?
"Chariots of Fire"
This event represents the official commencement of the Olympic Games.
Where is the ceremony held in 2025?
Be more specific. Where will the ceremony take place?
The Seine River in Paris.