Olympics
When were women allowed in the Olympics?
since 1900
Why was dance made?
Celebratory & ritual dances
Why did Roosevelt threaten to ban football?
Unless new rules were established to ensure player safety
How many panels does a traditional soccer ball have?
32
How long can freedivers hold their breath for?
more than 10 minutes
How long did the Olympics use to last?
5 - 6 months
What are professional dancers regarded as?
Athletes
How long were games originally?
70 minutes
What does each panel represent?
a country in Europe
What is the oldest swim stroke?
breaststroke
where was the first Olympics held?
In Olympia, Greece
how much does it cost to make a tutu
$2,000
How much was the first professional football player paid?
William Heffelfinger was paid $500 to play a game in 1892
Soccer was illegal in Mississippi until?
1991
How many Olympic medals does Michael Phelps have?
28
How many countries have hosted the Olympic games?
23 countries
What age do most professional dancers end their career?
in their mid-30s
When was the first professional football game televised?
In 1939
What is the highest score made in soccer?
149-0
Since when has swimming been apart of of the Olympics?
since 1896
Is tug of war still in the Olympics?
No
Where was the Cha Cha originated?
Cuba
What was the longest field goal made in pro football?
64 yards
What is the maximum number of players on a team?
11
Who won the first gold medal in 100 m freestyle?
Alfred Hajos