Olympics History
How often are the Summer Olympics held?
Every 4 years
Which swimmer has won the most Olympic gold medals?
Michael Phelps
How many rings are there on the Olympic flag?
Five
Which city hosted the Summer Olympics in 2012?
London
How often are the Winter Olympics held?
Every 4 years
In which year were the first modern Olympic Games held?
1896
Who is the fastest man in the world, known for his Olympic sprinting records?
Usain Bolt
In 2004, which men’s soccer team didn’t give up a single goal to their opponents?
Argentina
Which city will host the Summer Olympics in 2024?
Paris
What do the 5 Olympic rings represent?
The five continents that participated in the original Olympics. These were Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania
Where were the first modern Olympic Games held?
Athens, Greece
Which female gymnast won four gold medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics?
Simone Biles
In which sport do athletes compete in the decathlon?
Track and Field (Athletics)
Which was the first Asian city to host the Summer Olympics?
Tokyo (1964)
If gold medals are awarded for first place and silver for second, which medal is awarded for third?
Bronze
What is the Olympic motto?
Faster, Higher, Stronger
Who is Britain's most successful female Olympian?
Dame Laura Kenny
In which sport do two teams play each other on ice and sweep stones towards a target?
Curling
Which city hosted the first post-war Summer Olympics in 1948?
London
Where will the 2026 Winter Olympics be held?
Milan, Italy
Which country has hosted the Summer Olympics the most times?
United States
Who is Zharnel Hughes?
The fastest British 100m runner in history in a time that also gave him the 2023 world lead.
Which team sport, known for its fast pace and high scoring, was added to the Olympics in 1936?
Basketball
Where will the 2028 Summer Olympics be held?
Los Angelas, California
Who holds the record for the most individual gold medals in a single Olympics?
Michael Phelps (8 gold medals in 2008)