Olympics Trvia

Paris 2024

100

How many events does Paris 2024 have?

329.

200

What is the official mascot of the Paris Olympics?

A Phyrge, the traditional hat once worn by French revolutionaries. It is a symbol of freedom.

300

What is the official slogan for Paris 2024?

"Games Wide Open"

400

Where is the surfing competition being held at Paris 2024?

In the French territory of Tahiti, located about 15 000km from Paris.

500

What sport will be making its Olympic debut at Paris 2024?

Breakdancing!

Athletes

100

How many athletes participated in the first modern Olympics?

280.

200

What are the ages of the oldest and youngest Canadian athletes competing at Paris 2024?

14 year old skateboarder Fay De Fazio Ebert, and 61 year old equestrian rider Jill Irving.

300

Who is the most decorated Canadian Olympian?

Swimmer Penny Oleksiak, she has a record seven medals including an individual gold medal she won at 16 years old in Rio 2016.

400

What athlete won the most medals in a single Olympic games?

Michael Phelps won 8 gold medals (every event he took part in), in Beijing 2008.

500

How many athletes are participating in Paris 2024?

10 500

Events

100

How many events were held at the first modern Olympics?

43.

200

What sport has the most medals being awarded at Paris 2024?

Aquatics! With 49 events across swimming, diving, and water polo.

300

Which Winter Olympic sports were originally part of the Summer Olympics?

Ice hockey and figure skating.

400

The 1976 Montreal Olympics saw the debut of which three women's sports?

Basketball, rowing, and handball.

500

Table tennis made its Olympic debut in which year?

1988!

Years

100

When were the first modern Olympics held?

1896

200

In what year did the Olympic flag debut?

1920.

300

In what year were women first permitted to compete in the Olympics?

1900.

400

The first smoke-free Olympic Games were held in which city?

Calgary!

500

How many times has Paris hosted the Olympics?

This is the 3rd time, Paris also hosted in 1900 and 1924.

History

100

What is the official motto of the olympics?

"Citius, Altius, Fortius”

200

What was the first year the winter olympics were held, and where?

1924, Chaminox, France.

300

What prize was given to the winners in Ancient Greece?

Olive branch crowns.

400

Which 4 years have seen the Olympics cancelled?

1916, 1940. 1944, 2020.

500

How many countries have hosted the modern Olympics?

23!