Trivia 1
The first Olympic games were held how often?
Every 4 years
What Jamaican runner broke 2 track records in 2008 & runs like lightning?
Usain Bolt
The first women’s marathon was in which US Olympic Games?
Los Angeles 1984
Which country has bagged the most Olympic medals?
USA
In which country did the Olympics originate?
Greece
A recently retired American skier was 17 when she made her Olympic debut - who is she?
Lindsey Vonn
What colors are the Olympic rings?
Blue, yellow, black, green and red
Which organization is the governing body of the Olympic Games?
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
At the 2008 Olympics, Michael Phelps broke whose '70s record for most gold medals in swimming?
Mark Spitz
What sport did India participate in the 2022 Winter Olympics?
Skiing
Where will the 2024 Summer Olympics take place?
Paris, France
Bonjour!
The traditional 4-person Olympic sled is called the "bobsled". What is the 1-person Olympic sled called?
Monobob - same name we have for Bob Peach :)
In 2004, which South American men’s soccer team didn’t give up a single goal to their opponents?
Don't cry for me,
Argentina!
Which athletes enter last in the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony?
The host nation
What year & in what city did Mexico last host the Olympics?
1968 Mexico City
Viva Mexico!
Name the country which always leads the Parade of Nations at the Olympic opening ceremony?
Greece is the word!
Which famous American boxer nicknamed The Greatest has the former name, Cassius Clay?
Muhammad Ali
Curling is one of four winter Olympic sports contested indoors. What are the other three sports?
The other three are hockey, figure skating, and speed skating.
What are the two sports that make up the modern Biathlon?
Cross-country skiing & rifle shooting
(I prefer CC Skiing & donuts!)
The Olympic Marathon & all full marathons are what distance?
26.2 miles