Ancient Olympics
Modern Olympics
Paris Olympics 2024
GB and the Olympics
GB Olympic Heroes
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Where were the ancient Olympics (776BC - 393AD) held?
Olympia, Greece
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When did the Modern Olympics begin?
The first modern Olympic Games were established again in 1896 in order to revive the tradition of athletic competition in Ancient Greece that had been dormant for 1,500 years.
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How many years have Paris hosted the Olympics?
Three years, in 1900, 1924 and now 2024.
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What is the team GB logo?
A lion head, with the colours red, white and blue and the olympic rings underneath.
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Who is this?
Mo Farah, who has won four Olympic medals.
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What were the Ancient Olympics?
Games played between citizens of different cities in Greece.
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Where were the first modern Olympics held?
Athens, Greece.
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What are the Paris 2024 Olympic mascots?
There are two red mascots for the Olympics and the Paralympics. They are Phryges which symbolise freedom and revolution.
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How many medals did team GB win at the last Olympics (Tokyo, 2020)?
65 medals - 22 gold, 21 silver, 22 bronze
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Sir Chris Hoy has won 7 Olympic medals (6 gold and 1 silver) in which sport?
Track Cycling
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TRUE or FALSE...there were no team sports at the ancient Olympics?
TRUE.
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Which Olympics are held on a leap year - Summer or Winter?
Summer
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How many people are estimated to attend the Paris Olympics?
It is thought 15 million visitors will attend Paris during the Olympics.
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Approximately, how many athletes will compete for GB at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Great Britain and Northern Ireland are set to send more than 350 athletes to Paris in the summer.
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Jason Kenny is the most decorated British Olympian, how many medals does he have?
He has 9 Olympic Medals.
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The Olympics were first held to honour which Greek God?
Zeus
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Explain the Olympic torch
The Olympic flame arriving in the host country symbolises the advent of the spirit of the Games. Before lighting the cauldron at the opening ceremony, the flame is carried by multiple torchbearers throughout the host country and into the host city.
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When will the Paris 2024 Olympics take place?
They will take place from 26 July to 11 August 2024.
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TRUE or FALSE... Great Britain is the only team to have won at least one gold medal at every Summer Games?
True
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Who is the most successful female British Olympian and the most decorated female cyclist in the history of the games?
Laura Kenny (was Trott)
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During the Ancient Olympic Games, what did the athletes wear?
Nothing! They were naked as a tribute to the Greek God Zeus.
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What is the symbol of the Olympic Games and what does it represent?
They are the Olympic rings. It is 5 interlocking rings: blue, yellow, black, green and red. They represent the five inhabited continents: Africa, America, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
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Which sports will be new at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
- Breaking (breakdancing)
- Surfing
- Skateboarding
- Sport Climbing
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The 1908 Olympic Games was Team GB's best year. How many medals do you think they won?
Team GB won 146 medals in the 1908 Olympic Games.
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Who is the 2-time reigning Olympic Champion in the 100m breaststroke?
Adam Peaty
