Olympics History
In what two seasons do we typically celebrate the Olympics?
Summer & Winter
Which famous Olympian has set world records for being the "world's fastest man"?
Usain Bolt
What months are the summer Olympics typically held in?
February
The Olympic games are held every _______ years.
four
How many rings are there on the Olympic flag?
Five
Which American female tennis player has won 4 Olympic gold medals?
Serena Williams
The 2020/2021 Summer Olympics will be held in which city?
Name the two- or four-person team event in the Winter Olympics that involves racing a specially designed sled down an ice track, with the winning team being the fastest to complete the course?
Bobsleigh or Bobsled
What name is given to the platform where athletes stand to receive their medals?
Podium
The modern Olympics are based on the Olympic games of which ancient country?
Greece
Which American swimmer was most successful Olympian of all time with 28 medals?
Michael Phelps
In what Olympic event do athletes typically run, swim, and bike to the finish line?
A Triathlon
In which sport do two teams play each other on ice and sweep stones towards a target?
Curling
If gold medals are awarded for first place, silver medals are awarded for second place, which color medal is awarded for third place?
Bronze
What are the five colors of the Olympic rings?
Who is the reigning women's gymnastics all-around champion returning to compete this year?
Simone Biles
Where are the next Summer Games taking place?
Paris, France
Where will the next winter Olympics (2022) be taking place?
Beijing, China
What do the 5 Olympic rings symbolize in the flag?
Five continents: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe & Australia
What was the prize originally given to the winners of the ancient games?
An olive branch wreath
Which gymnast was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 at the Olympic games?
Nadia Comaneci
Which country has won more medals than any other country at the summer Olympic games?
The United States
Which country has won the most medals in the winter Olympic games?
Norway
What country is the Olympic flame lit in every two years prior to the start of the Olympic games?
Olympia, Greece