PARIS 2024
What country are the Paris 2024 olympics being held?
France
Who holds the record for the 100m sprint?
Usain Bolt
Which event contains 5 different events?
Modern Pentathlon- Fencing, Riding, Swimming, Fencing (Round 2) and Running/Shooting (Laser Gun)
Who hosted the 2020/2021 Olympics?
Tokyo, Japan
What year were women first allowed to compete at the Games?
1900
Which iconic landmark is the beach volleyball being played next to?
The Eiffel Tower
What is the time for the 100m sprint record?
9.63 seconds
How many different events are done in the water?
12- Artistic Swimming, Canoe Slalom, Canoe Sprint, Diving, Marathon Swimming, Modern Pentathlon, Rowing, Sailing, Surfing, Swimming, Triathlon, Water Polo.
What year did London, UK most recently host the Olympics?
2012
How many times has the Olympic torch been to space?
3 times- 1996, 2000, 2014
How many national olympic committees (countries) are competing in 2024?
206
Which country has won the most Olympic medals?
USA- 2667
What is Breaking?
Break Dancing
Has Melbourne ever held the Olympic Games?
Yes, 1956
Kokona Hiraki of Japan was the youngest competitor at the Tokyo games. How old was she?
12 years old. Competed in skateboarding and won the Silver medal
How many athletes are competing in 2024?
10000+
Who holds the record for most Olympic medals with a total of 28?
Michael Phelps- 23 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze
What event is Australia the most successful in?
Swimming
Where are the 2028 Olympic Games being held?
Los Angeles, United States
What years have the Olympics been cancelled? (Hint: think of wars)
1916, 1940, 1944
Name one of the new events at Paris 2024?
Surfing, Skateboarding, Sport-climbing, BMX freestyle
21.07 seconds (Caleb Dressel, USA)
What are Rhythmic and Artistic types of?
Gymnastics
Where were the first ever Olympic Games held?
Athens, Greece
Oscar Swahn of Sweden is the oldest ever competitor. How old was he?
72 years old. Competed in shooting.