Interesting Facts
What item is carried by numerous people to "start" the games?
The Olympic Flame
What are the three medal options at the Olympics?
How often are the Olympics? Every how many years?
2
What country has won the most medals in Summer Olympic history?
United States
Which country is known for inventing the Olympics?
Greece
Why was the 1980 Olympics boycotted in Moscow?
Protesting the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
Name at least three of the Olympic Ring colors
Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, Red
When the Modern Olympics first started in 1896, how many countries participated?
14
English and what other language is the official language of the Olympics?
Latin
Instead of medals, what did winners get in Ancient Greece?
Wreaths made out of Olive leaves
How is the flame lit for the Olympic flame?
Lit in Olympia Greece, months before the games begin
How many rings are there in the Olympic logo?
5
What year did the Olympics first get televised worldwide?
1936
What country has hosted the most Olympic Games?
United States
What country is the first of the parade of nations at the opening ceremony?
Greece
Which continent has never hosted the Summer Olympics?
Africa
What do the Olympic Rings represent?
What year were woman first allowed to compete in the Summer Olympic games?
1900
How many sports are included in the Summer Olympics?
40
What special clothing did they wear in Ancient Greece for the Olympics?
Nothing!
After throwing away their medal in 1960, who was given a replacement one 36 years later?
Muhammad Ali
What are Olympic medals made out of?
Old electronic parts
How old was the oldest Olympic athlete?
72
What is the olympic motto?
Latin “Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter”
English “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together”
Which Greek God were the Ancient Olympics hosted for?
Zeus