Olympic History
How Many rings are there on the Olympic flag, and what do they represent?
*Bonus - 100
Five Rings, representing the five inhabited continents (Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceana)
Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time by winning a total of 28 medals, including 23 golds?
Michael Phelps
What new sports were added to the Pairs 2024 Olympics?
A. Surfing
B. Breakdancing
C. Golf
* Bonus - 100 (which year other sports were introduced?)
A. Surfing (2020 Tokyo)
B. Breakdancing (2024 Paris)
C. Golf (2016 Rio)
What unique locations host the 2024 Pairs Olympics' opening ceremony?
Along the River Seine, with the parade of athletes taking place on boats
What color is the athletics trac at 2024 Paris Olympics?
Purple
Paris hosted the Summer Olympics for the third time in 2024. Which other year did Paris host the Games?
*Bonus - 100 (which other city has hosted three times as well?)
First: 1900
Second: 1924
Who is the most decorated Canadian Olympian of all time?
Penny Oleksiak (7 medals in swimming)
Which Olympic event involves swimming, cycling, and running?
Triathlon
Which Olympic Games set the record for the highest number of participating countries?
* Bonus - 100 (How many countries?)
2016 Rio De Janeiro - 207 National Olympic Committees (NOCs)
Which city has hosted both the Summer and Winter Olympics?
Beijing
How many times has Canada hosted the Olympic Games?
Three times (1076 Montreal, 1988 Calgary, 2010 Vancouver)
Who became the first openly gay athlete to win a gold medal at the Summer Olympics?
*Bonus - 100 (Which Sport and Year)
Tom Daley (2021 Tokyo Olympics, Diving)
What's the only Olympic event that has been contested at every Summer Games since 1896?
Athletics
2002 Salt Lake City
Which Canadian province has produced the most Olympic athletes?
Quebec
When were the first modern Olympic Games Held?
1896
Which U.S female gymnast made history by winning multiple gold medals at Tokyo Olympics?
Simone Biles
In which Winter Olympic event did Canada win four consecutive gold medals from 2010 to 2022?
Women's Ice Hockey
Which Canadian figure skater duo won gold in the 2018 Winter Olympics and became the most decorated figure skaters in Olympic history?
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir
What is the popular tradition among athletes and officials during the Olympics, which saw a significant boom during the 2000 Sydney Olympics?
Pin Trading
What Year did the Olympic Games introduce the Paralympic Games?
A. 1988
B. 1960
C. 1902
D. 1935
1960
Who won the first-ever gold medal in the Olympic Games?
James Connolly (1896 - Triple Jump)
Which sport was introduced in the Olympics in 1964 and returned in 2020 after a long hiatus?
Judo
During which Olympic Games did women make their debut in the Olympics as competitors?
1900 Olympic Games
How Many nations have participated in every Summer Olympic Games since they began in 1896?
*Bonus -150
Five (Australia, France, Great Britain, Greece, and Switzerland)