Winter Olympics
Fill in the blank:
The Winter Olympics traditionally takes place __________ years after the Summer Olympics.
2
How often are the Summer Olympics Held?
Every 4 years
Wrestling was a sport in the Ancient Olympics.
True or False?
True
What is the event where athletes throw an iron ball?
Shot put
Noah Lyles
'Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games' video game is based on which winter Olympics?
a) 2010 Vancouver, Canada
b) 2014 Sochi, Russia
a) 2010 Vancouver, Canada
Fill in the blank:
The Olympic ____________ is lit for every country that hosts the Olympics.
Torch
Where does the name Olympics come from?
a) Mount Olympus
b) River Olympus
a) Mount Olympus - Home of the Greek gods
What is the event where athletes run one lap of the athletics track?
400m
What NBA player who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers has also played for team USA in the Olympics?
Lebron James
What country was the first Winter Olympic Games Held?
France
Skateboarding, surfing, sport climbing, and breaking (break dancing)
What God was honored as part of the Ancient Olympics?
Zeus
What is the event called where the athlete uses a pole to get over (or clear) another pole?
Pole vault
Who holds the Olympic record for the 100m sprint?
Usain Bolt
What year was the first Winter Olympics games held?
1924
What was the purpose behind creating the Olympic rings?
It was designed as a symbol to be inclusive and represent all countries that participate in the Olympics
Where was the first Ancient Olympic Games held?
Olympia, Greece
Is the 'skeleton' an Olympic Event?
Yes - Winter Olympics
She is considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time who represents team USA.
Who is it?
Simone Biles
Marit Bjørgen from Norway has won the most medals of any Winter Olympian. True or False?
True - She is a cross country skier from Norway.
The 'tug of war' used to be an Olympic Sport.
True or False?
True!
What year did the first Ancient Olympics take place?
776BC
Discuss is an Olympic Sport. What is one material that a discuss can be made of?
Wood, plastic, fiberglass or metal
The 'dream team' was a USA basketball team that competed in the 1992 Olympics.
Name three NBA stars that were in that team
Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, Larry Bird