Our First Olympians (School Journal NZ)

How often are the Summer Olympic Games held?

• Every two years

• Every three years

• Every four years

• Every five years

How many New Zealand athletes went to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil?

• Two hundred

• One hundred and ninety-nine

• Two hundred and fifty

• One hundred and fifty

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How many medals did New Zealand win at the 2016 Summer Olympics?

• Eighteen

• Ten

• Twenty

• Fifteen

Where were the 1920 Olympic Games held?

• Paris, France

• London, England

• Antwerp, Belgium

• Berlin, Germany

Who was the youngest swimmer at the 1920 Olympic Games?

• Violet Walrond

• George Davidson

• Harry Wilson

• Darcy Hadfield

How long did it take the New Zealand team to travel to Antwerp for the 1920 Olympic Games?

• Nine weeks and five days

• Eight weeks

• Seven weeks and three days

• Ten weeks

Who was the first New Zealand athlete to win an Olympic medal?

• George Davidson

• Violet Walrond

• Harry Wilson

• Darcy Hadfield

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What sport did Ted Morgan compete in to win New Zealand's first Olympic gold medal?

• Rowing

• Boxing

• Swimming

• Hurdling

In which year did Yvette Williams win a gold medal in the long jump?

• 1956

• 1954

• 1952

• 1950

Why did Violet Walrond stop swimming sooner than expected?

• She moved to another sport

• She was injured

• She lost interest

• Her father told her to retire

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