The first Modern Olympics (1896)
Where was the first modern Olympics held?
Athens, Greece
What was the first team sport added to the Olympics in 1900?
Football
What were the beds made of in the Olympic Village?
Cardboard
Which British Diver spent part of his time at the Olympics knitting a cardigan for himself?
Tom Daley
What Military flag caused controversy in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?
Rising Sun Flag, often associated with the Japanese Military and Far-Right Extremist groups, which the Japanese government allowed to be displayed in Olympic Buildings.
How many nations competed in 1896?
13
The first time the Olympic games were held in a Communist country was in 1980, but which city hosted the games?
Moscow, Russia
On what date did the opening ceremony take place?
23rd July 2021
When did London first host the Olympics?
1908
3 Olympic runners gave a salute at the 1968 Olympics, but a salute in support of which cause?
Human Rights, but it is often mistaken as Black Power.
How many events were held in 1896?
43
Rio 2016 was the first Olympics where professional athletes were allowed to compete in what sporting event?
Boxing
What 5 events have debuted at Tokyo 2020?
Sport Climbing (Rock Climbing), Skateboarding, Surfing, Karate and Baseball/Softball
How many medals have Britain won in total?
845
Which country has had the most medals stripped for doping allegations from the London 2012 Olympics?
Russia (13 medals stripped)
How many athletes participated in 1896?
280
Who is the first Transgender athlete to compete in the Olympics?
Laurel Hubbard from New Zealand
What nation won the most medals?
United States
Which cyclist couple have won the most medals overall for both males and females?
Jason Kenny and Laura Kenny
Why did Greg Louganis' HIV disclosure cause concern for his competition in the 1988 Olympics?
He tested positive 6 months before his competition in 1988 and cut his head in the competition.
Who is credited with creating the first modern Olympics?
Baron Pierre de Coubertin
In what year did the games have competitors from each continent represented for the first time?
1912
How many athletes competed in the Olympics?
11,326
Who was the only Great British skateboarder to win a medal and become the youngest British Olympian at 13 years old?
Sky Brown
Where were the Olympics held in 1980 where over 60 countries boycotted the event?
Moscow, Russia.