Ancient Olympics
Where was the first Olympics was held in 776 BC.?
Olympia Greece
True or false: Olympic gold medals are made of solid gold.
False! (Approximately 100 years ago they started making them out of silver with gold plating.)
Where are the 2024 Olympic Games being held?
Paris
What country holds the record for most Winter Olympic medals overall?
Norway
For the 2024 Paris Olympics, the IOC confirmed “the territories of 206 National Olympic Committees
This is the prize received by winners of ancient Olympic events
An olive-leaf wreath
If you place second in an event what kind of medal do you receive?
Silver
What famous structure is in Paris France?
The Eiffel Tower
What country has hosted the Winter Olympics the most number of times?
The United States
Who holds the most Olympic medals
Michael Phelps · 28
23 Gold · 3 Silver · 2 Bronze
What are events in the ancient Olympics?
Wrestling, running, boxing and chariot races
What continents have never hosted an Olympics
Africa & Antarctica
Michael Phelps, Mark Spitz, Jenny Thompson and Katie Ledecky competed in this Olympic sport.
Swimming
What year did the first Jamaican bobsled team debut?
1988
Who is the oldest Olympian to ever win a gold medal?
Oscar Swahn of Sweden. He was 72 years, the 1920 Olympics in shooting.
Ancient Olympic athletes wore this while competing.
Nothing (Ancient athletes competed naked.)
This long-distance running event was created in the first modern Olympic games and has since become popular across the world especially in New York and Boston
Marathon
Name at least one of the Olympic values
Olympic Values - Excellence, Respect and Friendship
How much does a curling stone weight?
20kg or about 44lbs
What country always enters first during the opening ceremonies for the Olympics?
Greece
True or False
True
How many sports will be represented in the 2024 Olympics?
32
What sport is making its debut at the 2024 Olympics in Paris?
Breakdancing.
What country hosted the first Winter Olympics?
France
Name the town in NY State that has hosted the winter Olympics twice in history?
Lake Placid NY