History
When were the first known Olympic games held?
776 B.C.
What colors are the Olympic rings?
Blue, yellow, black, green and red
What is the name of the Olympic sport which involves martial arts?
Jujitsu/Judo
In which country did the Olympics originate?
Athens, Greece
Which athlete holds the record for being the fastest man in history?
Usain Bolt
First place medals were made of solid gold until what year?
1912
What do the Olympic rings represent?
The colors found on the flags of all participating nations
Which sport involves doing the "the butterfly?"
Swimming
Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games?
United States
With 28 medals, who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?
Michael Phelps
The Olympics were first held to honor which Greek god?
Zeus
How long a distance was the first Olympic marathon?
25 miles
In 2016, which sport made the Olympic roster for the first time since 1924?
Rugby
Where will the 2028 Summer Olympic Games take place?
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Who the most decorated gymnast in America?
Simone Biles
When were women first permitted to compete in the Olympics?
1900
Where did the Olympics get its name?
A religious sanctuary
How many miles is the distance of the marathon race in the Olympics?
26 miles
Which is the only country to have hosted a Summer Olympics and not win a single gold medal?
Canada (at the Montreal Olympics in 1976)
Which American Olympic athlete was later a prisoner of war in World War II?
Louis Zamperini
How many countries participated in the first modern Olympics?
13
What is the official motto for the Olympics?
“Citius, Altius, Fortius” OR “Faster, Higher, Stronger”
How many boats are side-by-side in a rowing competion?
6
The Olympic torch is lit where each year?
Olympia, Greece
Who is the most successful Olympic champion in men's basketball, with a total of 4 Olympic gold medals?
Lebron James