Athletes
Who has more Olympic medals than any other athlete in history?
Michael Phelps
True or false:
In the past, gold medals were given when an athlete won first place.
False: Silver medal was given
How many different countries will participate in this year's Olympics?
206 countries
What sport uses an arrow and a target?
Archery
What word means- a person who plays a sport?
athlete
A person who plays sports is called an _________.
athlete
Where was the first modern Olympics held?
A. United States
B. Athens, Greece
C. Paris, France
Where will the Olympics be held this year?
Paris, France
What sport has swimming, diving, and artistic swimming?
What is the plural of "country"
countries
A person who swims is called a ____________.
swimmer
In the past, what was given to the second place winner?
a. gold
b. olive branch headdress
c. copper medal
True or false: Women are still unable to participate in the Olympics.
FASLSE: Since the 1900 Paris games, women were allowed to participate.
What sport uses a ball in the water?
Water Polo
What does it mean when you are strongly motivated to succeed?
You are ____________!
You are "determined"
boxer
True or false: The Olympics were only held for 2 weeks in the past.
True- April 6- April 16
How many athletes will participate this year?
10, 500 athletes
What sport uses a lightweight racket to hit a birdie over a net?
badminton
Olympic athletes have great ______ in their sport. They have the ability to do something very well.
skill
How old (or what grade) was Michael Phelps when he started swimming?
seven years old (7)/ 2nd/3rd grade
Who was not allowed to participate in the past Olympics?
females
What do the first, second and third place winners receive?
1st- gold medal
2nd- silver medal
3rd- bronze medal
What sport do you get points for shooting a ball into a hoop.
basketball
What are these quotes examples of?
"You can do it!
"Don't give up?"
"Keep training... you will improve?"
"I believe in you."
encouragment