General Olympics
What ceremonial object is lit at the beginning of each olympics?
Torch
Where were the ancient Olympics held? (Hint: Looking for a city)
Olympia, Greece
Where are this year's summer Olympics being held?
Paris, France
True of False:
Cycling and Fencing are Summer Olympic Sports
True
What do the colors of the Olympic rings represent?
A least 1 color of every flag of the world.
How many olympic rings are there?
5
What are events in the ancient Olympics? Name at least 2
Wrestling, running, boxing and chariot races.
What country has the most medals for the Summer Olympics?
USA
What are the 4 events in women's gymnastics?
Beam, Bars, Floor, Vault
How many miles is a Marathon? Exact only
26.2 miles
What colors are the Olympic rings?
Red, Black, Yellow, Blue, Green
What did the athletes wear when competing?
Nothing...
Yup!
Which sport saw the highest number of athletes participating in the 2021 Summer Olympics?
Track and Field
What is the sport that participants run races, jump hurdles, and throw a javelin?
Track and Field
Name at least one of the Olympic values.
Olympic Values - Excellence, Respect and Friendship
How often are the summer Olympics held?
Every 4 years
What was the prize received by winners of ancient Olympic events?
An Olive-Leaf Wreath
What sport is new to the Summer Olympics this year?
Break Dancing
What water sport has a ball and a net?
Water Polo
How many times has the United States hosted the Summer Olympic Games?
4 times
Where were the Olympics originated?
Greece
5 Days
Why were the 1940 and 1944 Summer Olympics cancelled?
Because of WWII
Which Summer Olympic sport comes last alphabetically?
Wrestling
What are 3 of the 5 countries that has been represented at all the modern Summer Olympic Games?
Greece, Great Britain, France, Switzerland, and Australia