Ancient Olympics
Greek city where the first Olympics was held in 776 BC.
Olympia, Greece
True or false: Olympic gold medals are made of solid gold.
False! (Approximately 100 years ago they started making them out of silver with gold plating.)
Where are the 2024 Olympic Games being held?
Paris, France
What are the three different Olympic medals an Olympian can win?
Gold, Silver and Bronze
What country always enters first during the opening ceremonies for the Olympics?
Greece
What were some events in the ancient Olympics?
Wrestling, running, boxing and chariot races.
What populated continent has never hosted an Olympics?
Africa
Michael Phelps, Mark Spitz, Jenny Thompson and Katie Ledecky competed in this Olympic sport.
swimming
How many Olympics rings are there?
5 - they are Blue, Black, Red, Yellow and Green
Who is the oldest Olympian to ever compete
The oldest ever Olympian is Oscar Swahn of Sweden. He was 72 years old and competed in the 1920 Olympics in shooting.
This is the prize received by winners of ancient Olympic events
an olive-leaf wreath
If you place second in an event, what kind of medal do you receive?
Silver
This famous Parisian structure was erected for the 1889 World's Fair
The Eiffel Tower
5 gymnasts - 10 total if you count both the men and women teams.
Who holds the most Olympic medals?
Michael Phelps with 28 medals (23 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze)
Ancient Olympic athletes wore this while competing.
nothing! Ancient athletes competed naked.
This long-distance running event was created in the first modern Olympic games and has since become popular across the world especially in New York and Boston
the Marathon
Name at least one of the Olympic values
Excellence, Respect and Friendship
How many years between each Olympic Games?
2 years - the summer and winter Olympics alternate
How many countries compete in the Olympics
For the 2024 Paris Olympics, the IOC confirmed 206 National Olympic Committees sending delegates
Yes
Are Track and field, swimming, cycling, fencing and gymnastics in the winter or summer Olympics?
Summer
What sport is making its debut at the 2024 Olympics in Paris?
Breakdancing.
What do the colors of the Olympic rings represent?
A least one color of every flag of the world.
Name the town in NY State that has previously hosted the winter Olympics twice
Lake Placid, NY