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Paris 2024
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In which country did the Olympics originate?
Greece
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What colors are the Olympic rings, and what do they represent?
The 5 continents (Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceana)
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What year did the NBA "Dream Team" participate in the Olympics?
1992
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Who is the most decorated Olympic athlete of all time?
Michael Phillips
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When was the Sumer Olympics , Paris 2024 opening ceremony?
Fri, Jul 26, 2024
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The Olympics were first held to honor which Greek god?
Zeus
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Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games?
USA
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When and where was the last time that USA hosted the Olympics
2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics/ 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympic
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Who is the American Gymnast who withdrew from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and became an advocate for Mental Health?
Simone Biles
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How many sports are in the 2024 Summer Olympics?
32
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What prize was given to winners of the Olympics in ancient Greece?
Olive branch crown
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Which ancient Greek mythical figure is said to have founded the Olympics?
Heracles (Roman name Hercules)
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How many times have the USA hosted the Olympics?
8 total (4 Summer Olympics and 4 Winter Olympics)
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Who is considered the fastest man in history who holds the Olympic world record in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 4 × 100 meters?
Usain St. Leo Bolt
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Which popular sports are not included in this Olympics? (1)
Cricket, Baseball, softball, and karate.
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Which was the first Latin American city to host the Olympics?
Mexico City
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Which cities have hosted the Olympics three times?
London and Paris
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How many Olympic medals does the USA swimming superstar Michael Phillips have?
28 and 23 of those are gold medals
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African American Athlete who stood up to racism and persecution in front of Hitler in 1936?
Jesse Owens
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Which new sport will debut in Paris 2024?
break dancing
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When were women first permitted to compete in the Olympics?
1900
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How many nations participated in the first modern Olympics?
13
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Who was the first American woman to win a gold Olympic medal?
Margaret Abbott
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Who was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games?
Nadia Comaneci
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How many countries are participating in Paris 2024?
206