Opening Ceremony
Did the opening ceremony take place in the traditional setting of an athletic stadium?
No! It took place on the River Seine
How many rings make up the Olympic Rings?
5
What medals are Olympic athletes competing for and what places do they represent?
Gold -- 1st
Silver -- 2nd
Bronze -- 3rd
How high is the Olympic diving platform?
10 meters
Year in which the first modern Olympic Games were held
1896
How many boats were used to carry athletes in the opening ceremony?
94
What colors make up the Olympic Rings?
Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Black
How much does a Paris 2024 medal weigh? (in grams)
529 g
Which country won the first women's beach volleyball medal?
Brazil
Founder of the modern Olympic Games
Pierre de Coubertin
How many kilometers did the opening ceremony river parade follow the course of the Seine?
Six km
What do the five Olympic rings represent?
The union of 5 continents meeting at the Olympic games
The Paris 2024 medals contain metal from what iconic landmark?
The Eiffel Tower
In gymnastics, are the parallel bars a men's or women's event?
Men's
City who has hosted the Summer Olympics three times.
London
(1908, 1948, 2012)
How many National Olympic Committees (NOCs) were included in the opening ceremony?
206
In what year were the Olympic rings introduced?
1913
What metal is the Eiffel Tower made of?
Iron
Which country has the most surfers at Paris 2024?
Brazil
Country who has won the most Olympic medals overall.
United States
How many athletes were present in the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony?
10,500
What color ring represents America?
Red
What shape is the inner design on the Olympic medals and what is it
s significance?
Hexagon -- as it is the geometrical shape of France
What is the sword used in Olympic fencing referred to as?
Foil
epee
sabre
Year were the first Winter Olympic Games held.
1924