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100

What sport does Simone Biles compete in?

Gymnastics

100

Which sport became part of the Olympics in 2020?

A. skateboarding
B. wrestling
C. softball
D. soccer

A. skateboarding
100

How many Olympic Rings are there?

5

100

Where is the 2024 Olympics going to be hosted?

Paris, France

200

How old was the oldest Olympic athlete?

72

200

About how many sports are included in the Olympics?

50

200

What are the 3 medals won in the Olympics?

Bronze, Silver, & Gold

200

What do they make Olympic medals with?

A. soda cans
B. old electronic devices
C. baked cookies
D. wood

B. old electronic devices

300

Who was the first African-American to win an Olympic gold medal?

A. Simone Biles
B. Jesse Owens
C. John Baxter Taylor Jr.
D. Michael Jordan

C. John Baxter Taylor Jr.

300

How many athletes will compete in the 2024 Olympics?

10,500

300

What color are the Olympic rings?

Blue, Orange, Black, Green, & Red

300

What year did the Olympics first get shown on TV?

1964

400

Who has won the most Summer Olympic medals?

Michael Phelps, United States

400

What sport is new to the Olympics this year?

A. Baseball
B. Football
C. Breaking (breakdancing)
D. Soccer

C. Breaking (breakdancing)

400

What was the original prize that Olympic athletes would win?

A. olive branch leaf crown
B. medals
C. money
D. food

A. olive branch leaf crown

400

Where will the 2028 Olympics be held?

Los Angeles, California

500

What country has won the most Olympic medals overall?

United States

500

What was the first sport to be in the Olympics?

Running, originally called a footrace.

500

What do the Olympic rings symbolize?

A. different countries/continents
B. flag colors
C. sports
D. jersey colors

A. different countries/continents

500

Who was the final torchbearer that carried the Olympic torch to the opening ceremony?

Snoop Dogg

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