Olympic History
Where were the first modern Olympic Games held?
Athens, Greece
Which sport uses a ball and a net and is played on sand?
Beach Volleyball
Which athlete has won the most Olympic gold medals in history?
Michael Phelps
What are the five interlocking rings on the Olympic flag called?
Olympic Rings
What is the name of the event where athletes throw a heavy disc?
Discus Throw
In which year did the first modern Olympic Games take place?
1896
In which sport do athletes compete in events like the 100-meter dash and the marathon?
Track and Field
Who is the fastest man in the world, holding the record for the 100-meter dash?
Usain Bolt
What do the five rings on the Olympic flag represent?
The five inhabited continents
What sport combines fencing, swimming, equestrian, shooting, and running?
Modern Pentathlon
Which city has hosted the Summer Olympics three times?
London
What is the sport where athletes swim, bike, and run in one race?
Triathlon
Which female gymnast won four gold medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics?
Simone Biles
What is the official motto of the Olympic Games?
Faster, Higher, Stronger
Which sport made its Olympic debut in the Tokyo 2020 games, featuring tricks and flips on boards?
Skateboarding
Who founded the modern Olympic Games?
Pierre de Coubertin
Which Olympic sport involves using a bow to hit targets?
Archery
Who won the most gold medals in a single Olympics, with 8 in 2008?
Michael Phelps
What is carried from Olympia to the host city in a relay before the Games begin?
The Olympic Torch
In which city did the 2021 (postponed 2020) Summer Olympics take place?
Tokyo
How often are the Summer Olympic Games held?
Every four years
What is the name of the sport that includes routines on the floor, rings, bars, and vault?
Gymnastics
Which country has won the most overall medals in Olympic history?
United States
What is the award given to first-place winners at the Olympics?
Gold Medal
What is the name of the event where athletes lift heavy weights above their heads?
Weightlifting