Olympics Quiz

Where did the Olympics originate?

• Italy

• Greece

• England

• Romania

Answer explanation

The first Olympics were held in Greece in 776 BCE

The Games were banned in 393 CE because they were considered pagan. In what year did Athens host the first modern Olympics?

• 1642

• 1868

• 1896

• 1904

Answer explanation

In 1896 there were 43 events and only 14 teams.

Following Athens, Paris was the next city to host the Olympics in 1900. Since then, including 2024, How many times has Paris hosted the Games?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Answer explanation

Paris has hosted three times in 1900, 1924, and 2024.

Across 32 sports, how many events will be at this year's 2024 Olympics?

• 32

• 150

• 273

• 329

Which is NOT a sport featured in the 2024 Olympics?

• Breaking (Urban Dancing)

• Trampolining

• Curling

• Surfing

Answer explanation

Curling is featured in the Winter Olympics.

Surfing made its Olympic debut in 2020 in Japan. Who won the first gold?

• Italo Ferreira

• Kanoa Igarashi

• Cody Maverick

• Johnny Tsunami

Answer explanation

Carissa Moore won the women's Gold. Kanoa Igarashi won Silver

Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian in history. How many medals has he won?

• 19

• 21

• 26

• 28

Answer explanation

23 of his 28 medals are gold

There's a Paralympian who blows Phelps's medal record out of the water. Who is it?

• Trischa Zorn-Hudson

• David Abrahams

• Colleen Young

• Brad Snyder

Answer explanation

She's won 55 medals, 41 of which are gold

What is the length of a marathon?

• 23.6 miles (37.980 kilometers)

• 24.4 miles (39.267 kilometers)

• 25.7 miles (41.360 kilometers)

• 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers)

In which event has France won its most gold medals?

• Sailing

• Equestrian Jumping

• Volleyball

• Fencing

Answer explanation

France has won 44 gold medals in fencing