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In which country did the Olympics originate?
Greece
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This Jamaican athlete holds the record for being the fastest man in history
Usain Bolt
100
Why were the 2020 Summer Olympics postponed?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic
100
True or false: only one event at the Winter Olympic Games does not involve snow or ice in some way.
This is false; every single event at the Winter Olympic Games takes place on top of ice or snow.
100
What are the three Olympic values?
Excellence, Friendship & Respect
200
The Olympic Games were originally held in honor of whom?
Hint: He was considered The King of the Greek gods.
Zeus
200
What figure skater is the most decorated in U.S. history?
Michelle Kwan
200
Which country has won at least one gold medal at every Summer Olympics they’ve entered?
Great Britain
200
What is the oldest Winter Olympic sport?
Figure Skating
200
Which was the largest city to ever host the Winter Olympics?
Tokyo, Japan
300
When were women first permitted to compete in the Olympics?
1900
300
Which Olympic gymnast was awarded the first-ever perfect 10 on the uneven bars?
Nadia Comaneci
300
Which country has hosted the Summer Olympic Games the most?
The United States
300
Where were the very first Winter Olympic Games held?
The very first Winter Olympic Games were held in Chamonix, France.
300
What colors are the Olympic rings?
Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, and Red
400
How many athletes participated in the first modern Olympics?
280
400
Who holds the record for most Olympic gold medals by a snowboarder?
Shaun White
400
Where will the 2028 Summer Olympic Games take place?
Los Angeles
400
True or false: the hockey pucks used in the Winter Olympic Games are thawed ahead of each hockey match.
False! The hockey pucks used in the Winter Olympic Games are actually frozen in advance of each hockey match. This reduced the friction of the puck on the ice.
400
What event officially begins the Olympic Games?
The lighting of the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony.
500
What year did the NBA “Dream Team” participate in the Olympics?
1992
500
With 28 medals, who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?
Michael Phelps
500
Which city has hosted the Summer Olympics the most times?
London
500
How many Winter Olympic Games has American snowboarder Shaun White participated in?
American snowboarder Shaun White has participated in five Winter Olympic Games from 2006 to 2022.
500
What are the five rings intended to represent?
The five parts of the world (Africa, Asia, Australia, the Americas and Europe)