Where were the ancient Olympics (776BC-393AD) held?
Olympia, Greece
What is the only sport to have been played on the moon?
Golf
Name one benefit of Tai Chi
Muscle strength, aerobic conditioning, flexibility, balance, reducing stress
THE WORLD CUP CONSISTS OF WHAT SPORT?
Soccer
The human body consists of how many bones?
206
What did the first place contestant win in the first Olympic games?
A crown of olive leaves from the sacred olive tree at the temple of Zeus in Olympia.
How many day-long stages of biking are there in the Tour de France?
21
The name of which martial art means “empty hand” in Japanese?
Karate
The fastest person in the world.
Usain Bolt
In 2009 Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt set the world record in the 100-meter sprint at 9.58 seconds
What is the rarest blood type in humans?
AB negative. Less than one percent of the population has this blood type.
What did ancient Olympic athletes wear to compete?
Nothing
A large brown bear named Blades is the mascot of what professional sports team?
Boston Bruins
In taekwondo, what is the highest possible belt (colour)?
9th Degree/9th Dan Black Belt
Which country's bobsled team was featured in the 1993 movie Cool Runnings?
Jamaica
How long is the small intestine in an adult?
7m
Which country has won the most Winter Olympic medals?
Norway
What is the only NFL team to go undefeated all season and win the Super Bowl?
Miami Dolphins, 1972
Where did tae kwon do originate?
Korea
(PUN) I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not _____
Sure
The strongest muscle in the human body
Jaw muscles
How many events were held at the first recorded Olympics?
Only one, the Stade (a foot race of about 180m - we get the word "stadium" from this)
How many points to bowl a perfect game (10 pin)?
300
What is the traditional Japanese style of fencing with a two-handed wooden sword?
Kendo
In the olympics, what is the first prize medal made of?
Silver - were they to be made of pure gold they would be a whopping $22,000 per medal
What is the name of this bone, also the funniest bone, called?
Humerus