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In which city were the first modern Olympics held?

Athens

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What do the Olympic rings represent?

One for each the 5 different continents

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Which past Olympic swimmer holds the record for the most medals?

Michael Phelps (28 total, 23 gold)

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When were women first permitted to compete in the Olympics?

1900 Paris Olympic Games

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When was the last time Paris hosted the Olympics?

1924

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Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games?

The United States with 4 summer and 4 winter games.

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What are the colors of the Olympic rings?

Blue, yellow, black, green & red

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Who is known to be the most decorated female Olympic gymnast of all time?

Simone Biles

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Which track and field athlete won 4 medals in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, disproving Germany's beliefs in racial superiority?

Jesse Owens

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Besides Paris, which European city has hosted the Olympics 3 times?

London

300

In ancient times, what did athletes wear to compete in the games?

Nothing! They competed nude.

300

How many grams of gold are in Olympic gold medals?

6 grams (at least)

300

Which Canadian sprinter ran alongside Usain Bold and finished 2nd place at the 2016 Rio Olympics?

Andre de Grasse

300

The Olympics were held in South America for the first time in what year?

2016 in Rio de Janeiro

300

Which event will be held at the foot of the Eiffel Tower?

Beach Volleyball

400

The Olympics were cancelled in 1916, 1940, and 1944 due to what 2 major global events?

WWI and WWII

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What do the colours of the Olympic rings represent?

They make up the colours of all national flags worldwide

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Who was the first athlete to have broken both the 100m and 200m sprinting races records in the same Olympic Games?

Usain Bolt

400

22 African countries protested and boycotted which Olympic games?

1976 Montreal Olympics

400

What new sport was added for the 2024 Olympics?

Break dancing

500

The Olympics were first held to honour this Greek God.

Zeus

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In the 19th century, the official motto of the Olympic Games was adopted as “Citius, altius, fortius,” Latin for “Faster, higher, _______,”.

Stronger

500

Which Canadian sprinter was famously stripped of his 100m gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics?

Ben Johnson

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In which country did the Olympic torch relay originate?

It was first introduced in Germany in the 1936 Berlin Olympic games.

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Which French territory will host the surfing competition?

Tahiti

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