Paris 2024
How many events does Paris 2024 have?
329.
How many athletes participated in the first modern Olympics?
280.
How many events were held at the first modern Olympics?
43.
When were the first modern Olympics held?
1896
What is the official motto of the olympics?
"Citius, Altius, Fortius”
What is the official mascot of the Paris Olympics?
A Phyrge, the traditional hat once worn by French revolutionaries. It is a symbol of freedom.
What are the ages of the oldest and youngest Canadian athletes competing at Paris 2024?
14 year old skateboarder Fay De Fazio Ebert, and 61 year old equestrian rider Jill Irving.
What sport has the most medals being awarded at Paris 2024?
Aquatics! With 49 events across swimming, diving, and water polo.
In what year did the Olympic flag debut?
1920.
1924, Chaminox, France.
What is the official slogan for Paris 2024?
Who is the most decorated Canadian Olympian?
Swimmer Penny Oleksiak, she has a record seven medals including an individual gold medal she won at 16 years old in Rio 2016.
Which Winter Olympic sports were originally part of the Summer Olympics?
Ice hockey and figure skating.
1900.
What prize was given to the winners in Ancient Greece?
Olive branch crowns.
Where is the surfing competition being held at Paris 2024?
In the French territory of Tahiti, located about 15 000km from Paris.
What athlete won the most medals in a single Olympic games?
Michael Phelps won 8 gold medals (every event he took part in), in Beijing 2008.
The 1976 Montreal Olympics saw the debut of which three women's sports?
Basketball, rowing, and handball.
The first smoke-free Olympic Games were held in which city?
Calgary!
Which 4 years have seen the Olympics cancelled?
1916, 1940. 1944, 2020.
What sport will be making its Olympic debut at Paris 2024?
Breakdancing!
How many athletes are participating in Paris 2024?
10 500
Table tennis made its Olympic debut in which year?
1988!
How many times has Paris hosted the Olympics?
This is the 3rd time, Paris also hosted in 1900 and 1924.
How many countries have hosted the modern Olympics?
23!