History
What god from ancient Greek mythology is said to have founded the Olympics?
Hercules
What was presented to the winners of the original Olympics, before medals?
An olive wreath
What 1984 U.S. gymnast was nicknamed "America's Sweetheart"?
Mary Lou Retton
Who holds the men’s world record for the 100 meters sprint?
Usain Bolt
What athlete set a record for gold medals at a single Summer Olympics in 2008?
Michael Phelps set a record for gold medals at a single Summer Olympics with eight in 2008
When did women first officially compete in the Summer Olympic Games?
Women first competed officially in the 1900 Paris Games
True or false:
Initially, the Summer and Winter Games took place in the same year.
True.
The Winter Games first began in 1924, and took place in the same year as the Summer Games. The only difference was the host city.
What was the women's gymnastics team called after they won the gold in Atlanta in 1996?
The Magnificent 7
What is the item thrown in the hammer throw event?
A metal ball attached to a wire
How many different swimming events are there?
35
What country has won the most Olympic medals in Summer Olympic history?
United States
In the Olympics, what does the acronym IOC stand for?
IOC stands for International Olympic Committee.
Nadia Comaneci took three Olympic gold medals at what young age?
14
In which year was pole vaulting introduced for women at the Olympic Games?
2000
What's the measurements of an Olympic sized pool?
100m x 50m
What year did the tradition of awarding Olympic medals begin?
1904
The U.S. boycotted which Olympics?
The U.S. boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, Russia, to protest the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
What piece of gymnastics apparatus is sometimes referred to as the "horse"?
Vault
Who set a world record in the 400m hurdles at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
Norway’s Karsten Warholm set a world record in the 400m hurdles at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
How high is the highest diving board for an Olympic diving pool?
10m
What sport was added to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics?
Breaking (Breakdancing) has been added to the program for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics
In which U.S. city will the 2028 Summer Olympics be held?
Los Angeles, California
What 2008 U.S. gymnast is the daughter of two former Soviet gymnastic champions?
Nastia Liukin. Father: Valeri Liukin, Mother: Anna Kotchneva
What athlete won four gold medals in track and field at the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
Jesse Owens won four gold medals in track and field at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
What temperature is an Olympic pool?
77-82 degrees fahrenheit