Olympic History
Where were the first Olympic Games hosted back in 776 BC?
Olympia (Greece)
What country has hosted the Olympics the most?
United States, 8 (4 summer, 4 winter)
With 28 medals, who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?
Michael Phelps
What was the first U.S. city and state to host the Olympics?
St. Louis, Missouri
How many Olympic athletes will represent the US in 2024?
594
Which country has the most Olympic gold medals?
The United States with 1022
Where will the 2028 Summer Olympic Games take place?
Los Angeles
With a combined 37 world championships and Olympic medals, this woman is one of most decorated gymnasts of all time.
Simone Biles
How many gold medals has Team USA won in basketball?
25 (men 16, women 9)
How many sports will be represented in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games?
32
In what year was the first Winter Olympics held?
1924
Where were the 2012 Summer Olympics held?
London
Which U.S. gymnast memorably injured her ankle vaulting but still scored high enough to win the gold for Team USA in 1996?
Kerri Strug
Initially started as a recreational sport for American soldiers during World War II, what sport will make its debut in Los Angeles 2028 games?
Flag football
As of 2024, athletes from how many National Olympic Committees (NOCs) will compete in the Summer Games?
206
Which Olympic Games were the first to be televised?
Berlin 1936
The first modern-day Olympic Games were held in 1896 in what Greek city?
Athens
In July of 1996, this renowned athlete lit the Olympic torch commencing the Atlanta Summer Olympics.
Muhammad Ali
This notable athlete made track-and-field history in 1936 when he won four gold medals in Berlin and helped set a new world relay record.
Jesse Owens
Making its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics, this sport is based on a style of dance introduced in New York City in the 1970s.
Breaking
What year were women first permitted to compete in the Olympic Games?
1900
What year did Paris last host the Olympic Games? (Not including 2024)
1924
What figure skater is the most decorated in U.S. history?
Michelle Kwan
Which two US cities have hosted the Olympics twice?
Lake Placid and Los Angeles. Lake Placid hosted the Winter Olympics in 1932 and 1980, while Los Angeles hosted the Summer Olympics in 1932 and 1984.
How many athletes, coaches, and team officials are competing in the 2024 Olympic games?
Roughly 10,500