Famous Olympians
This American swimmer is the most-decorated Olympic athlete of all time.
Who is Michael Phelps?
The first Modern Olympics, held in this country in 1896, had only male participants.
What is Greece?
This sport is making its Olympic debut in 2024—but it didn't make the cut for the 2028 games in Los Angeles.
What is breaking? (breakdancing)
For the first time in the modern era, the opening ceremony will not be held in one of these.
What is a stadium?
This Jamaican athlete is one of the best sprinters of all time.
Who is Usain Bolt?
A platypus was one of the mascots of the 2000 Olympic games, held in this city.
What is Sydney?
Athletes competing in this sport in 2024 won't be anywhere near Paris; they'll be competing in Tahiti in French Polynesia.
What is surfing?
This year's Olympic medals are infused (literally) with part of this Paris icon.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
This swimmer in the 2024 Games has been called "the Michael Phelps of France."
Who is Léon Marchand?
Only 80 countries sent athletes to compete at the Olympic Games in this city due to a U.S.-led boycott.
What is Moscow?
This sport that's also known as whiff-whaff and flim-flam has been an Olympic sport since 1988.
What is table tennis?
This sport will award the most medals at Paris 2024 will be aquatics with 49 events across its disciplines.
What is aquatics?
This Romanian gymnast was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10.0 in an Olympic competition in 1976.
Who is Nadia Comăneci?
Prior to 2024, this was the only city to have hosted the Olympic Games three times.
What is London?
In this new event, athletes are launched off a ramp over 2 meters above the water to start.
What is kayak cross?
This traditional French hat (yes, hat) is the official mascot for the 2024 Paris games.
What is the Olympic Phryge?