Ancient Olympics
In what country did the ancient Olympic Games begin?
Greece
True or False: Olympic medals are made of solid gold (As of 1912).
FALSE!!
How long is an Olympic swimming pool?
What economic measure tracks the total value of goods and services produced in a country?
GDP
In which ancient Greek city were the original Olympic games held?
Olympia
In what year were the first modern Olympics held?
1896
What are the 4 competitive swimming strokes used in the Olympics?
Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly
What country always enters first in all opening ceremonies?
Greece
What year did the first recorded ancient Olympic Games take place?
776 BC
Which city hosted the first modern Olympic games?
Athens, Greece
Which swimmer won 4 gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Leon Marchand
What did the runners wear in the first Olympics in 776 BC?
Nothing, they competed naked
How long were the first ancient Olympic games?
1 day
What are the five colors of the Olympic rings?
Blue, Yellow, Black, Green and Red
How many individual gold medals has Michael Phelps won?
13
How long did the 1908 London Olympics last?
187 days
Which Roman emperor banned the ancient Olympic Games in AD 393?
Theodosius I
How many athletes competed at the 2024 Olympics?
Around 10,500
What is the name of the swimming event that combines all four strokes in one race?
Individual Medley (IM)
What country had the most gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Norway