History of the Olympics
Why were the ancient Olympics held?
They were held to honor the Greek god Zeus
What sport has been part of every Summer Olympic Games?
track and field
Which Olympic event is known as “the fastest man on Earth”?
100-meter sprint
How often are the Summer Olympics held?
Every four years
What season are the Winter Olympics held in?
Winter
When were the ancient Olympic Games first held?
The ancient Olympic Games started around 776 BCE.
What sport takes place on ice during the Winter Olympics?
Sports like ice hockey and figure skating take place on ice.
Which country has the most Olympic gold medals
USA
Which sport includes events like sprinting and long jump?
Track and field
How often are the Winter Olympic Games held?
Every four years
Where were the first modern Olympic Games held?
Athens, Greece
What is the newest sport added to the Olympics?
Sports like skateboarding, surfing, and sport climbing were recently added.
Who is the fastest women in the Olympics?
florence griffith joyner
In what year were the first modern Summer Olympics held?
1896
What sport involves skating on ice and performing jumps and spins?
Figure skating
Why did the ancient Olympic Games end?
They ended in 393 CE when a Roman emperor banned them.
Which gymnast from the United States is known for winning many gold medals and amazing flips?
Simone Biles
how many olympics gold medals won by usa
1117
Which country has hosted the Summer Olympics the most times?
USA
What country has won the most medals in Winter Olympic history?
Norway
Who helped bring back the Olympic Games in modern times?
Pierre de Coubertin helped revive the Olympic Games in the late 1800s.
Which American swimmer has won the most Olympic medals in history?
Michael Phelps
which country is the best at gymnastics olympics
Soviet Union/Russia
What year were women first allowed to compete in the Summer
1900
In which year were the first Winter Olympics held?
1924