Paris 2024 Olympic Games Quiz CC

Which iconic venue hosted the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?

• Stade de France

• Eiffel Tower

• Seine River

• Champs-Élysées

Answer explanation

The iconic venue that will host the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is the Eiffel Tower.

Which new sport will make its Olympic debut at Paris 2024?

• Parkour

• Breaking (breakdancing)

• Esports

• Surfing

Answer explanation

The new sport that will make its Olympic debut at Paris 2024 is Breaking (breakdancing).

The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature which innovative sustainability initiative?

• Zero-waste venues

• 100% renewable energy use

• Use of recycled materials in medals

• All of the above

Answer explanation

The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature all of the above sustainability initiatives, including zero-waste venues, 100% renewable energy use, and the use of recycled materials in medals.

Which Australian athlete has won a medal in swimming at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

• Ariarne Titmus

• Kyle Chalmers

• Emma McKeon

• All of the above

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'All of the above' because Ariarne Titmus, Kyle Chalmers, and Emma McKeon have all won a medal in swimming at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Which Paralympic sport involves athletes with vision impairments competing in track and field events?

• Goalball

• Wheelchair basketball

• Para athletics

• Boccia

Answer explanation

The correct Paralympic sport involving athletes with vision impairments competing in track and field events is Para athletics.

The Paris 2024 Olympic mascot is inspired by which French symbol?

• Phrygian cap

• Rooster

• Fleur-de-lis

• Eiffel Tower

Answer explanation

The Paris 2024 Olympic mascot is inspired by the Phrygian cap, making it the correct choice.

What is the total number of sports expected to be contested at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

• 28

• 32

• 35

• 40

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 35 because that is the total number of sports expected to be contested at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Which country topped the medal tally at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games?

• China

• United States

• Japan

• Great Britain

Answer explanation

The United States topped the medal tally at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Name an Australian Indigenous athlete who has represented Australia at the Olympics.

• Cathy Freeman

• Nova Peris-Kneebone

• Kyle Vander-Kuyp

• All of the above

Answer explanation

All of the above options, Cathy Freeman, Nova Peris-Kneebone, and Kyle Vander-Kuyp, have represented Australia at the Olympics as Australian Indigenous athletes.

In which sport would you see the "Fosbury Flop" technique used?

• Swimming

• High Jump

• Gymnastics

• Long Jump

Answer explanation

The 'Fosbury Flop' technique is used in the sport of High Jump.