RAZ - Summer Olympics Events Quiz

How often are the Summer Olympics held?

• Every five years

• Every four years

• Every three years

• Every two years

What is the longest running event in track and field?

• Relay

• Hurdles

• Sprint

• Marathon

Which water sport involves divers jumping from high above the water?

• Water polo

• Diving

• Synchronized swimming

• Swimming

In which gymnastics event do only women compete?

• Rings

• Vault

• Balance beam

• Parallel bars

What do athletes throw in throwing events?

• objects

• Javelin

• Discus

• Balls

Which swimming race allows swimmers to choose the type of stroke they want to use?

• Freestyle

• Breaststroke

• Backstroke

• Butterfly

What do gymnasts need to leap, flip, and twirl through the air?

• Speed

• Strength

• Endurance

• Flexibility

In the long jump, athletes leap as far as they can from a designated spot. True or False?

• True

• False

How many sports are included in the Summer Olympics?

• 30

• 27

• 25

• 20

What do divers get points for in diving events?

• Distance from the water

• Number of flips

• How well they dive

• Height of the jump