Host Countries
Where did the Olympics originate?
Greece
The first Olympics winner was from which country?
Greece
How often are the Olympics?
Every 4 years
Name 3 of the 5 sports that have been played at every modern Olympics games since 1896?
Gymnastics, Swimming, Athletics, Athletics, Fencing
What city hosted the first modern Olympics?
Athens, Greece
How many Olympics medals does Michael Phelps have?
He has 28 models.
What material are gold medals mostly made out of?
Silver, with just 6 grams of gold
How many sports will be played at the next Olympics games?
33
What country has hosted the Olympics the most times?
The United States
The first modern Olympics winner was from which country?
The United States
What do the 5 Olympic Rings represent?
The 5 Continents
Name 3 of the 5 new sports for this year’s Olympics.
Surfing, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and baseball.
Which city has hosted the most modern Olympics?
London
Which country has won the most Olympics medals?
The United States
Name one year that the Olympics Games were cancelled.
In 1916 for World War I and in 1940 and 1944 because of World War II.
What is the most watched sport in the Olympics?
Gymnastics
What are the official languages of the Olympic Games?
English and French
How young were the youngest male and female gold medalists?
The youngest female gold medalist was 13 and the youngest male winner was 14.
What is the Olympics motto?
Faster, higher, stronger
What was the only event in the ancient Olympics games?
A foot race