Olympics History
How did the athletes compete in the ancient games?
naked
Which swimmer has won the most Olympic gold medals?
Michael Phelps
Which sport returned to the Olympics in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Games?
Golf
Which city hosted the Summer Olympics in 2012?
London
How old was the youngest Olympian?
10 years old
What are the five colors of the Olympic rings?
Blue, yellow, black, green and red
With a combined 37 world championships and Olympic medals, this woman is one of most decorated gymnasts of all time.
Simone Biles
What two events used to be in the summer games but are now in the winter Olympics?
Hockey and Ice Skating
Which was the first Asian city to host the Summer Olympics?
Tokyo (1964)
In what Olympics were women permitted to participate for the first time?
1900
In July of 1996, this renowned athlete lit the Olympic torch commencing the Atlanta Summer Olympics.
Muhammad Ali
Which athlete won four gold medals in track and field at the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
Jesse Owens
What Olympic "sport" will debut in 2024?
Breakdancing
What city experienced a political protest during the Olympics?
Mexico City, 1968
What will the metals for the Summer Olympics contain?
A piece of original iron from the Eiffel Tower
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
Where will the surfing events in the 2024 Olympics take place?
Tahiti
What do the 5 Olympic rings represent?
The five continents that participated in the original Olympics. These were Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania
Which country has hosted the Summer Olympics the most times?
United States
Known for his backflip on ice, this figure skater took home the gold medal in the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Games.
Scott Hamilton
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
True or False: Artists competed in the Olympic Games
True - from 1921-48. Painters, Sculptors, Architects, Writers and Musicians