The Olympics
What is the only city to have hosted the Summer Olympics three times?
London (1908, 1948, 2012)
What is the world record for the longest marathon run?
6 days, 0 hours, 24 minutes
This sport involves hitting a rubber puck with a stick on ice
Ice Hockey
What is the national sport of India?
Field hockey
The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1900
False (They were held in 1896)
What is the name of the award given to Olympic champions before medals were introduced?
Olive wreaths (In Greece)
What’s the longest race in the Olympics?
Marathon (42.195 km)
This sport has an event called the "Keirin" and takes place in a velodrome
Track cycling
When did Pakistan win their first Olympic gold medal?
1960
The marathon was added to the Olympics in 1924
False (It was added in 1896)
Which Olympic event consists of 10 different track and field events?
Decathlon
Who has won the most Olympic medals?
Michael Phelps
Which game is known as "Gentlemen’s Game"?
Cricket
Which country’s national sport is rugby, and they’ve won the Rugby World Cup three times?
New Zealand
The Olympic torch was originally lit in Athens and carried to the host city by foot
True
What is the only sport that has been played at every modern Olympic Games?
Athletics (track and field events have always been included)
What’s the highest score possible in gymnastics?
10.0 (perfect score)
Sport where players hit a small ball into 18 holes?
Golf
Which country is known for having a unique version of football called "Sepak Takraw"?
Thailand
The first woman to compete in the Olympics was from the United States
False
Which country has won the most Olympic medals in history?
USA
Which female athlete has won the most Olympic golds?
Larisa Latynina
Played in a walled court, this sport involves hitting a small rubber ball off the front wall.
Squash
In which sport did Brazil win its first Olympic gold medal in 1996?
Volleyball
The Olympics were canceled for the first time in 1940 due to World War I
False