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Where were the first modern Olympic Games held? 

Athens

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Name three athletics events at the Olympics. 
High Jump, Javelin, 100m, 200m, relays etc. 
100

Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games? 

United States

100

The top three countries in the Olympics medal table.

US, China and Japan 

100

What is the official motto for the Olympics?

'Citius, Altius, Fortius' 

200

Where did the Olympic games got the name from? 

From mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece. 

200

How many swimming events are there? 

16 events 

200

Which country will be hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics?

China 

200

When will the Tokyo Paralympics start? 

24th August 

200

What do the Olympic rings represent? 

Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceana

300

What prize was given to winners of the Olympics in ancient Greece?  

Olive branch crown

300

Which Winter Olympic sports were originally part of the Summer Olympics?

Ice hockey and figure skating. 

300

How many medals did Great Britain win in Rio 2016?

27

300

What sports are new to the Olympics this year? (Name 3)

Skateboarding, surfing, karate and sport climbing 

300

The Olympic Games could be viewed on mobile devices for the first time in which year? 

2006

400

Where was the first modern Winter Olympic games held? 

Chamonix, France 

400

The ancient pentathlon event was a combination of which sports?

Discus, javelin, longjump, running and wrestling

400

What is the lowest-populated country to win a medal at the Summer Olympic Games?

Bermuda

400

How many sports were featured in the Tokyo Olympics? 

33

400

How many grams of gold are in Olympic gold medals?

Six grams.

500

In what year did the Olympic flag debut?

1920
500

When did snowboarding make its Olympic debut? 

1998

500

 Where was the first Olympic game with female athletes held? 

Paris (1900) 

500

What's the name of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games mascot? 

Miraitowa

500

The Olympic torch is a tribute to the fire that burned throughout the ancient Greek Olympic games honoring which goddess? 

Hestia

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