History of the Olympics
Where did the first Olympics happen?
Olympia, Greece
How many rings are in the Olympic symbol?
5
Which country has the most Olympic medals?
United States
Name a weird sport that was in the Olympics before
Tug-of-war (other examples: live pigeon shooting, solo synchronized swimming)
Who did the Olympics honor in ancient times?
Zeus
What do the colors of the Olympic rings mean?
They represent the five continents
How young can Olympic athletes be?
10
When did the Winter Olympics start?
1924
When did the modern Olympics start?
1896
What does the Olympic flame stand for?
Peace, unity, and friendship
How old can Olympic athletes be?
Some have competed in their 70s
About how many athletes competed in 2016 Rio Olympics?
Around 11,000
Who helped bring back the Olympics?
Pierre de Coubertin
Where is the Olympic flame lit before the Games?
Olympia, Greece
Who has the most gold medals in one Olympics?
Michael Phelps (USA, swimming)
Why were some Olympics canceled?
Because of World Wars
What city hosted the first modern Olympics?
Athens, Greece
What is the Olympic motto (Faster, Higher, …)?
“Faster, Higher, Stronger”
Who has the most Olympic medals ever?
Michael Phelps (USA, swimming)
Name a sport that isn’t in the Olympics anymore.
Baseball (also: polo, cricket, tug-of-war)