Modern Olympics History
How many times have the Olympics been canceled?
What do the Olympic rings represent?
Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceana
At the 2008 Olympics, Michael Phelps broke whose record in most gold medals in swimming?
Mark Spitz
When were women first permitted to compete in the Olympics?
1900 Paris Olympic Games
When was the last time Paris hosted the Olympics?
1924
Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games?
The United States with 4 summer and 4 winter games.
What colors are on the Olympic rings?
Blue, yellow, black, green & red
How many Olympic medals does Simone Biles have (so far)?
7
Which track and field athlete won 4 medals in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, disproving Germany's beliefs in racial superiority?
Jesse Owens
Besides Paris, which European city has hosted the Olympics 3 times?
London
The first modern Olympics were held in what year?
1896
How many grams of gold are in Olympic gold medals?
6 grams (at least)
Which runner broke their own record in the 200 meter final in 1988?
Florence Griffith Joyner "Flo-Jo"
Which two Black American athletes were banned from future competitions by the US Olympic Committee for protesting racial inequality during the 1968 Olympics?
Tommie Smith and John Carlos
Which event will be held at the Eiffel Tower?
Beach Volleyball
How many nations participated in the first modern Olympics?
14
What prize was given to winners of the Olympics in ancient Greece?
Usain Bolt shattered which two records in 2008?
100 and 200 meter
22 African countries protested which Olympic games?
1976 Montreal Olympics
What new sport was added for the 2024 Olympics?
Breaking
When were the first Paralympic Games?
1960 Rome Olympic Games
The Olympic torch is a tribute to which Greek goddess?
Hestia
Who were the five starters for the "Dream Team" in the gold medal game of the 1992 Olympics?
Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Karl Malone, and Scottie Pippen
When did the International Olympics Committee (IOC) first ban discrimination in their charter?
2014
Which French territory will host the surfing competition?
Tahiti