Olympics Quiz

Which year did the Olympics first include medals for painting and literature?

• 1920

• 1948

• 1908

• 1912

Who introduced the series of Olympic events in the fields of painting, literature, music, architecture, and sculpture?

• Avery Brundage

• John Copley

• Walter Winans

• Pierre de Coubertin

What was the rule for all creations in the artistic Olympic events?

• They must be nature-themed

• They must be historical

• They must be sports-themed

• They must be abstract

Which American marksman won a gold medal for his sculpture at the 1912 Games?

• Avery Brundage

• John Copley

• Walter Winans

• Pierre de Coubertin

What was the title of Walter Winans' gold medal-winning sculpture?

• The Chariot

• The Olympian

• Polo Players

• An American Trotter

In which year did the arts return as official Olympic events for the last time?

• 1952

• 1948

• 1936

• 1928

Who became the oldest Olympic medalist in history at the 1948 London Games?

• Avery Brundage

• Pierre de Coubertin

• Walter Winans

• John Copley

What was John Copley's silver medal-winning engraving titled?

• The Chariot

• An American Trotter

• Polo Players

• The Olympian

Who led the campaign to remove the creative events from the official Olympic program?

• Avery Brundage

• John Copley

• Pierre de Coubertin

• Walter Winans

How many artistic Olympic medals were awarded between 1912 and 1948?

• 776

• 73

• 151

• 405