Medals
How many grams of gold are included in present day gold medals?
6 grams
In which country did the Olympics originate?
Greece
Which two Black American gold and bronze medal-winning athletes were expelled from the Olympic village for protesting racial segregation during the 1968 Olympics?
Tommie Smith and John Carlos
What was the only sport a woman could become a champion in the original Greek olympics?
Chariot race - for owning the winning horse
When was the last year where the Olympic medal was made of 100% gold?
1912
This is the only city to host the Olympics 3 times
London
Which famous American boxer nicknamed The Greatest has the former name, Cassius Clay?
Muhammad Ali
Which was the first Olympic game where all the participating countries sent female athletes?
London (2012 Games)
In which sport has Ireland won most of its Olympic medals?
Location of the 1952 Olympics
Helinski
Which country's group of athletes take up the first position during the parade of nations at the opening ceremony?
Greece
How many rings are in the Olympic flag?
Five
Which athlete holds the record of winning the most Olympics medals?
Michael Phelps
Which host city spent the most money ($55 billion) to host the Games?
Sochi (2014 Winter Olympics)
Usain Bolt shattered which two records in 2008?
100m and 200m
Which Caribbean country fielded their first ever Winter Olympic team in 1988?
Jamaica (bobsled team)
Which two Black American gold and bronze medal-winning athletes were expelled from the Olympic village for protesting racial segregation during the 1968 Olympics?
Tommie Smith and John Carlos
Which was the first Latin American city to host the Olympics?
Mexico City
Which American figure skating became the youngest champion ever in the Winter Olympics?
Tara Lipinski
What is the motto of the Olympics?
Citius, Altius, Fortius (Swifter, Higher, Stronger)