Olympic History
The first modern-day Olympic Games were held in 1896 in what Greek city?
Athens
Which U.S. president opened the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles?
President Ronald Reagan
Who holds the record for most Olympic gold medals by a snowboarder?
Shaun White - has won three Olympic gold medals in his career, all in the men’s halfpipe event.
Where were the first Olympic Games hosted back in 776 BC?
Olympia (Greece)
What are the five colors of the Olympic Rings?
Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, and Red
Which Olympic Games were the first to be televised?
Berlin 1936
What "Beetlejuice" actor competed in the 1999 U.S. Olympic archery trials for the Sydney Olympics, narrowly missing a spot on Team USA?
Geena Davis - starred as Barbara Maitland in the 1988 classic Beetlejuice, playing one half of a recently deceased couple trying to scare the new inhabitants out of their home.
With seven Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals, this woman is one of most decorated gymnasts of all time.
Simone Biles
What was the first U.S. city and state to host the Olympics?
St. Louis, Missouri
What are the five rings intended to represent?
The five parts of the world (Africa, Asia, Australia, the Americas and Europe)
According to Guinness World Records, which Olympics drew the largest TV audience in history?
Beijing 2008 Summer Games
Who is the oldest female athlete to win an Olympic gold medal?
Eliza Pollock of the U.S. picked up a gold for archery in 1904 at the age of 63
Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals?
The United States
Where will the 2028 Summer Olympic Games take place?
Los Angeles
During Olympic opening ceremonies, the processional of athletes marching behind their flags is known as what?
The Parade of Nations
This Jamaican athlete holds the record for being the fastest man in history
Usain Bolt
What year did the U.S. boycott the Summer Olympics in Moscow?
1980
What figure skater is the most decorated in U.S. history?
Michelle Kwan
Which country has hosted the Summer Olympic Games the most?
The United States (St. Louis 1904, Los Angeles 1932 and 1984, and Atlanta 1996)
What is the oldest winter Olympic sport?
Figure Skating
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
In July of 1996, what renowned athlete lit the Olympic torch commencing the Atlanta Summer Olympics?
Muhammad Ali
With 28 medals, who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?
Michael Phelps - has won a total of 23 Olympic gold medals, which is the record for the most by any athlete in history. Across his career, he has accumulated a total of 28 Olympic medals (23 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze). He secured these medals across five Olympic Games from 2000 to 2016.
Which country was the first to host the Summer and Winter Games in the same year?
France
Which modern Olympics were the first to use the Olympic Torch Relay?
Berlin 1936 Games