Interesting Facts
Olympic Medals and Rings
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Countries and Numbers
It's All Greek To Me
100

What item is carried by numerous people to "start" the games?

The Olympic Flame

100

What are the three medal options at the Olympics?

Gold, Silver, and Bronze
100

How often are the Olympics? Every how many years?

2

100

What country has won the most medals in Summer Olympic history?

United States

100

Which country is known for inventing the Olympics?

Greece

200

Why was the 1980 Olympics boycotted in Moscow?

Protesting the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan

200

Name at least three of the Olympic Ring colors

Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, Red

200

When the Modern Olympics first started in 1896, how many countries participated?

14

200

English and what other language is the official language of the Olympics?

Latin

200

Instead of medals, what did winners get in Ancient Greece?

Wreaths made out of Olive leaves

300

How is the flame lit for the Olympic flame?

Lit in Olympia Greece, months before the games begin

300

How many rings are there in the Olympic logo?

5

300

What year did the Olympics first get televised worldwide?

1936

300

What country has hosted the most Olympic Games?

United States

300

What country is the first of the parade of nations at the opening ceremony?

Greece

400

Which continent has never hosted the Summer Olympics? 

Africa

400

What do the Olympic Rings represent?

the inhabited continents of the world
400

What year were woman first allowed to compete in the Summer Olympic games?

1900

400

How many sports are included in the Summer Olympics? 

40

400

What special clothing did they wear in Ancient Greece for the Olympics?

Nothing!

500

After throwing away their medal in 1960, who was given a replacement one 36 years later?

Muhammad Ali

500

What are Olympic medals made out of?

Old electronic parts

500

How old was the oldest Olympic athlete?

72

500

What is the olympic motto?

Latin “Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter” 

English “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together”

500

Which Greek God were the Ancient Olympics hosted for?

Zeus