Ancient Olympics
The Olympics were first held to honor which Greek god?
Zeus
Which material is the first-place medal mostly made of?
Silver - were they to be made of pure gold they would be a whopping $22,000 per medal
Where was the last summer Olympics held
Tokyo, Japan
What is the oldest sport at the Winter Games?
Figure Skating
How many athletes are expected to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics?
10,500
What are the Olympics named after?
Olympia, Greece
How many sports will be represented in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games?
32
What age is the youngest female athlete to win an individual Olympic medal?
Denmark's Inge Sorensen won for the breaststroke in 1936 at the age of 12
Where were the first Olympic Winter Games held in 1924?
Chamonix, France
What does the Olympic motto - citius, altius, fortius - mean?
a. Swift, Brave, Strong
b. Faster, Higher, Stronger
c. I came, I saw, I conquered
d. to compete, to race, to win
b. Faster, Higher, Stronger
What year were women first permitted to compete in the Olympic Games?
1900
Which American swimmer was the most successful Olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals?
Michael Phelps
What is the Summer Olympic sport that comes last alphabetically
Wrestling
Known for his backflip on ice, this figure skater took home the gold medal in the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Games.
Scott Hamilton
Making its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, this sport is based on a style of dance introduced in New York City in the 1970s.
Breakdancing
This is the prize received by winners of ancient Olympic events
Olive-leaf wreath
In which sport do two teams play each other on ice and sweep stones towards a target?
Curling
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
The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place in which two Italian cities?
Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo
With a combined 37 world championships and Olympic medals, this woman is one of most decorated gymnasts of all time.
Simone Biles
Ancient Olympics: What did the athletes wear?
Nothing
What are the five colors of the Olympic rings?
Blue, yellow, black, green and red
Where will the 2028 Summer Olympic Games take place?
Los Angeles
What winter sport was added to the Olympic Games in 1998?
Snowboarding
Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games?
USA