Olympic History
Where were the first Olympic games held?
Greece
What is the oldest sport held in the Olympics every year?
Wrestling
Who was the first rower to win gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games?
Steven Redgrave
When did the Olympic Games first feature a marathon?
1896
What year were women allowed to compete in the Olympic Games?
1900
Ho wmany rings does the Olympic flag contain?
Five
In which sport do men and women compete as equals?
Equestrian
What woman became the first Olympic athlete to win gold twice 20 years apart?
Brigit Fischer
How long a distance was the first Olympic marathon?
25 miles
Muhammad Ali known as Cassius Clay at the time wear on his flight to compete in the 1960’s Olympic Games in Rome?
A parachute, he was so afraid to fly. He did win a gold medal
Rio, Brazil
Who is the fastest swimmer, ever?
Michael Phelps
At the 2008 Olympics, Michael Phelps broke whose record in most gold medals in swimming?
Mark Spitz
Who won first place in the first-ever Olympic marathon race?
Spyridon Louis
The official Olympic mascot was known as Waldi at the 1972 Olympics in Munich. What was Waldi?
A Dachshund (Sausage Dog)
What do the five colors of the Olympic rings represent?
The five continents- Africa, Asia, America, Europe and Oceania
The ancient pentathalon event was a combination of which sports?
Discus, javelin, long jump, running and wrestling
Which male gymnast won four gold medals in a single day?
Vitaly Scherbo
What is the standard marathon race length today?
26 miles and 385 yards (42,195 meters)
Why did Bobby Pearce slow down during his rowing race at the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam?
To let a family of ducks pass by in the water
(He still won the race by 30 seconds)
What colors are the Olympic rings?
Red, yellow, green, blue, black
What year did the NBA "Dream Team" participate in the Olympics?
1992
Which American athlete with a wooden leg won six gymnastics medals at the 1904 Olympics?
George Eyser
The first 12 ancient Olympics only had one event.
What was it?
A sprint race of about 200m long across the stadium
What 3 words is the Olympic motto?
Faster, Higher, Stronger