Ancient Olympics
What prizes did ancient Olympians win?
Winners were given a wreath of leaves.
What was the first U.S. city and state to host the Olympics?
St. Louis, Missouri
How many years has Paris hosted the Olympics?
Three years, in 1900, 1924 and now 2024.
With 28 medals, who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?
Michael Phelps
With a combined 37 world championships and Olympic medals, this woman is one of the most decorated gymnasts of all time
Simone Biles
What are the five colors of the Olympic rings?
Blue, yellow, black, green and red
Skateboarding made its debut in which Olympic games?
Tokyo 2020
How many sports will be represented in the 2024 Summer Olympic games in Paris?
32
This American diver won double gold medals in diving during the 1984 Los Angeles games.
Greg Louganis
Which U.S. gymnast memorably injured her ankle vaulting but still scored high enough to win a gold for Team USA in 1996?
Kerri Strug
The Olympic games in Greece were held how often?
Every four years
Which Olympics are held on a leap year - Summer or Winter?
Summer
How many people are estimated to attend the Paris Olympics?
It is thought 15 million visitors will attend Paris during the Olympics.
This country has never lost the women's singles event in Table Tennis.
People's Republic of China
Known as 'America's sweetheart', this Olympic gymnast took home five medals at the 1984 Los Angeles Summer games.
Mary Lou Retton
The Olympics were first held to honor which Greek God?
Zeus
This global law firm opened its first international office in what location? Name the firm and city.
Who is Ropes & Gray - Paris
The office opened in 1929 but closed in 1932 due to the Great Depression
Who is the woman in the Paris Olympic logo?
Marianne, an emblematic figure of France.
She lends a human face to the Olympic games, standing for the people and with the people.
This Jamaican athlete holds the record for being the fastest man in history.
Usain Bolt
At the age of 14, this Romanian gymnast scored seven perfect 10's at the 1976 Olympic games
Nadia Comaneci
The Olympic Torch is lit where each year?
Olympia, Greece
This notable athlete made track and field history in 1936 when he won four gold medals in Berlin and helped set a new world relay record.
Jesse Owens
Making its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, this sport is based on a style of dance introduced in New York City in the 1970s
Breaking (break dancing)
How many Olympic medals has tennis player Serena Williams won?
Four gold medals
Who are the five female gymnasts competing on Team USA at the Paris games?
Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey and Hezly Rivera