Willowbend
What sport debuted our first ever Willowbend Olympics?
Pool Noodle Javelin
What colors are the Olympic rings?
Blue, yellow, black, green and red
The first opening ceremony for the Olympics was held in which city and year?
London, 1908
The Olympics were first held to honor which Greek god?
Zeus
In what year did the Olympic flag debut?
1920
What Olympic object is located in the hallway just outside the main lounge?
Hint: it was involved in our Opening Ceremonies!
The Olympic Cauldron (would accept torch as well)
In which country did the Olympics originate?
Greece
How many countries boycotted the 1980 Moscow Olympics?
66
The Olympic games in Greece were held how often?
Every four years
Where were the first modern Olympic Games held?
Athens, Greece
What teams are being represented in the Willowbend Summer Olympics?
Canada, USA, India, Philippines, Italy, and Britain
When did the Olympics first award gold, silver and bronze medals?
1904
What year did the NBA "Dream Team" participate in the Olympics?
1992
What prize was given to winners of the Olympics in ancient Greece?
Olive branch crown
Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games?
United States
What country came in 2nd place in the Pool Noodle Javelin event?
Canada
The first modern Olympics were held in what year?
1896
At the 2008 Olympics, who broke the record in most gold medals in swimming?
Michael Phelps
Name an ancient Greek Olympic event which included horses. This event was rough and dangerous for its participants.
Chariot Racing
How many nations participated in the first modern Olympics?
What was the name of the participant with the longest throw of the first event? How many points was the throw worth?
Chris, 8 points
Which Winter Olympic sports were originally part of the Summer Olympics?
Ice hockey and figure skating
Usain Bolt shattered which two records in 2008?
100 meter and 200 meter race
What does “Citius, Altius, Fortius” mean in English?
“Citius, Altius, Fortius”
Who was the first Olympic athlete to be disqualified for testing positive for steroids?
Ben Johnson