MEDALS
The USA has the most of which medal in Olympic history? Bronze/Silver/Gold
Gold!
Where was the 2024 opening ceremony held
Siene River
This Jamaican athlete holds the record for being the fastest man in history.
Usain Bolt
The union of the five continents and the meeting of athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games is represented by this symbol
Olympic rings
What are the five colors of the Olympic rings?
Blue, yellow, black, green and red
Which man has the most gold medals in Olympic history?
Bonus! How may?
Michael Phelps with 23
This country always enters first during the opening ceremonies for the Olympics
Greece
Closest to the pin -
10,500
Lake Placid
Name an olympic sport that is mixed gender
Archery, badminton, equestrian, judo, sailing, shooting, swimming, table tennis, tennis, and triathalon
Gold medals aren't primarily made of gold, they're made of what?
Silver. 92.5% silver
According to Guinness World Records, which Olympics drew the largest TV audience in history?
Beijing 2008
How many nations are competing in the Paris summer games?
206
In 1988, a four-man bobsleigh team from this tropical country made their historic debut at the Calgary, Alberta Games
Jamaica
Initially started as a recreational sport for American soldiers during World War II, what sport will make its debut in Los Angeles 2028 games?
flag football
What is unique about the Paris 2024 medals? What do they all contain?
A piece of the Eiffel tower
Three (1900, 1924, 2024)
The first Great Britain diver to win four Olympics medals, Tom Daley is also known for engaging in what sideline hobby?
knitting
Berlin 1936 Games
Skateboarding made its debut in which Olympic Games
2020
True or false? Summer games medals are heavier than winter games medals.
FALSE! Winter games medals are heavier
Which country has hosted the Summer Olympic Games the most?
USA
The first female athlete to win was Hélène de Pourtalès for what sport?
Sailing
This is the prize received by winners of ancient Olympic events
olive-leaf wreath
What year did the U.S. boycott the Summer Olympics in Moscow?
1980
Which woman has the most gold medals in Olympic history?
Bonus! How many?
Katie Ledecky and Larista Latynina are tied at 9 gold medals each
What was the first U.S. city and state to host the Olympics?
St. Louis, MO
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
Women were allowed to participate in only 5 sports in the 1900 Olympics. Name 2 of them
Tennis, sailing, croquet, golf and equestrianism
Which Olympic Games were the first to be televised?
Berlin 1936