Road to Paris- Stop 2- Belfast

What city has produced 1/3 of Ireland's Olympic medals (all of which are from boxing)?

• Galway

• Belfast

• Waterford

Answer explanation

9 boxers from have won Olympic medals for Ireland!

Rhys McClenaghan specializes in what gymanstics event?

• Floor

• Trampoline

• Pommel horse

Answer explanation

Rhys is two time world champion in the Pommel horse event.

The pommel horse was invented to train to ancient Roman soldiers to..

• Run fast

• Throw fast

• Get on/off a horse fast

Answer explanation

The pommel horse was invented by the Romans to train soldiers to get on and off horses quickly.

Who was Rhys's favorite superhero growing up?

• Spiderman

• Superman

• Batman

Answer explanation

Rhys wanted to be just like Spiderman growing up- climbing up walls and flying through the air.

He still wants to be like him today- attempting to do the impossible and defying gravity.

What percentage of the world's population are Olympians?

• 50%

• 1%

• 0.0001%

Answer explanation

Only .0001% of the world's population are Olympians!

How many different sports will feature at the Olympics in Paris?

• 10

• 2

• 32

• 3000

Answer explanation

In the Paris Olympics, there will 329 medal events from 32 sports.

What is the Paris mascot Phryges based on?

• French Baguettes

• Traditional French hat

• French Fries

Answer explanation

The traditional small Phrygian caps are a symbol of freedom in French history.