Ancient Olympics
Greek city where the first Olympics was held in 776 BC.
Olympia
What are the olympic medals in 2024 made from
Pieces of the Eiffel tower.
The 2024 Paris Olympics medals contain pieces of iron from the Eiffel Tower's original frame. The iron is set in the center of each medal in the form of a hexagon, which is a reference to France's shape and nickname, l'hexagone.
The 2024 Olympic Games were being held in which city/country?
Paris France
Where is the next Olympics to be held?
Italy Winter 2026.
The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Italy in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo and the 2028 Summer Olympics will be held in the United States in Los Angeles.
Where was the 2024 opening ceremony held
along the Seine River in Paris.
The first 12 Olympics had this one event
A footrace
(190m - or one length of the stadion - called a ‘stade’)
This continent has never hosted an Olympics (not Antarctica)
Africa
Michael Phelps, Mark Spitz, Jenny Thompson and Katie Ledecky competed in this Olympic sport.
Swimming
The colors of the Olympics rings
Blue, Black, Red, Yellow and Green.
The Olympic symbol was originally designed by the Frenchman to feature the now legendary five rings as a way to pay tribute to the Games’ participants and the five regions of the world — Australia, Africa, Americas, Europe, and Asia — that the athletes came from.
What American gymnast has the most olympic medals?
Simone Biles (11)
This is the prize received by winners of ancient Olympic events
olive-leaf wreath
The victor was entitled to have a statue of himself set up at Olympia. Although he did not receive money at the Olympics, the victor was treated much like a modern sports celebrity by his home city.
What country has hosted the most olympic games
The United States (9 including LA in 2028)
Which country has the most athletes in 2024 Olympics?
The United States with 593 total athletes
What is the sport category that participants run races, jump hurdles, and throw a javelin.
Track and Field
What olympian holds the record for the most medals in history?
Michael Phelps · 28
Ancient Olympic athletes wore this while competing.
nothing (Ancient athletes competed naked.)
Every athlete, from Polites to Leonidas, ran naked and barefoot at the Ancient Games.
How often are the olympics held
Four years.
The Olympic Games are held every four years, alternating between the Summer and Winter Olympics every two years.
When were women first allowed to compete in the olympics
1900 summer games in Paris
Where was the last winter Olympics held (2022)
Beijing, China
This country always enters first during the opening ceremonies for the Olympics
Greece
Use of the olympic torch/torch relay
This type of dancing is considered an Olympic event for the first time in Paris 2024
breaking/breakdancing
How many nations are competing in the Paris summer games?
206 nations.
The union of the five continents and the meeting of athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games is represented by this symbol
The Olympic rings
Name an olympic sport that is mixed gender
Archery, badminton, equestrian, judo, sailing, shooting, swimming, table tennis, tennis, and triathalon