Ancient Olympics
Where were the ancient Olympics (776BC-393AD) held?
Olympia, Greece
Which Olympics are held on leap years - summer or winter?
Where did the most recent summer games take place?
Tokyo
The most recent Winter Olympics were held where?
Beijing
The most decorated figure skaters
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir
What did the first place contestant win?
A crown of olive leaves from the sacred olive tree at the temple of Zeus in Olympia.
What are the colors of the Olympic rings?
Blue, black, red, yellow, and green
Who hold the record for the fastest time in the 100 m dash (M)
Usain Bolt
Which country's bobsled team was featured in the 1993 movie Cool Runnings?
Jamaica
Who was the captain of the women's Olympic hockey team in 2010?
Haley Wickenheiser
The Olympics were first held to honor which Greek god?
Zeus
What new sport has been added in 2024?
Breaking. Urban dance style
Which sport was introduced or added back into the 2020 games?
Skateboarding, surfing, sport climbing, karate,
Which country has won the most Winter Olympic medals?
Norway
The first year that Wayne Gretzky was allowed to play
1998
How many events were held at the first recorded Olympics?
One
What is the standard marathon race length today?
42km or 26 miles
When did women first officially compete in the Summer Olympic Games?
A: 1924
B: 1900
C: 1936
D: 1948
1900
What is the oldest sport at the Winter Games?
Figure Skating
Who is the only Canadian athlete to win multiple medals in both the summer and winter games?
Clara Hughes
When were the first known Olympic Games held?
776 B.C.
What year were the Winter Olympics created?
1924
The only country to have won at least one gold medal at every summer games?
a. USA
b. USSR/Russia
c. Great Britain
d. France
Great Britain
Where were the first winter Olympic games held?
a. St. Moritz, Switzerland
b. Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
c. Oslo, Norway
d. Chamonix, France
France
Who carried the Canadian flag at the Beijing closing ceremony?
Isabelle Weidemann