Ancient Olympics
When did the ancient Olympics begin?
776 BC
The Olympic motto is "Citius, Altius, Fortius", which is Latin for these 3 comparative words.
What is "Faster, Higher, Stronger"
How many medals has Michael Phelps won?
28.
23 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze.
This country won the most medals at the 2022 games
Who is Norway (37) followed by Germany (27) and China (15)
Which two cities have hosted the Olympics three times?
London and Paris
Where were the ancient Olympics held?
Athens (Olympia), Greece
In what year were the Olympics revived?
1896
Name 2 sports that takes place in the ocean.
What are Surfing and Sailing
A type of ice skating that focuses on speed and technique, and is done solo or in teams (relay)
Speed skating
Which material is the Gold medal mostly made of?
92% Silver
Who could compete in the ancient Olympics?
Only Greek men
How many "countries" compete in the Olympics?
206
Name all the "combat" sports featured at the olympics
What are wrestling, judo, karate, boxing and taekwondo
Where were the 2022 Winter Olympics held?
What is Beijing, China
During the Parade of Nations at every opening ceremony, which special country always enters last?
What is the host country
Name two of the main events held during the ancient Olympics?
Running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration and equestrian events
What do the five rings of the Olympic Symbol stand for?
The five inhabited continents
This event features special "foils" when pitting two athletes against each other.
What is Fencing
These 3 fast sports aredone on an icy "slide"
What are Luge, Skeleton and Bobsled
Which organization is the governing body of the Olympic Games?
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
What was the separate festival called the "Heraean Games", dedicated to the goddess and wife of Zeus, "Hera" for?
It was created for women to participate in competition
In which of the Olympic games did the torch relay start for the first time?
Berlin Games in 1936
What is the newest sport being added to the 2024 games?
Breakdancing
Where were the 2018 Winter Olympic games held?
PyeongChang, South Korea
What are the official languages of the games?
What are English and French, plus the language of the host country.