Olympic Trivia

How many times has the Olympics been hosted in Paris?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which country has hosted the Summer games the most?

• United Kingdom

• France

• Germany

• United States

• What of these sports did women not participate in during the 1900 Paris Olympics? Answer: Tennis, sailing, croquet, golf and equestrianism

• Track

• Croquet

• Golf

• Tennis

What was the last year that the US Mens Basketball did not win gold?

• 1972

• 1984

• 2004

• 1996

Initially started as a recreational sport for American soldiers during World War II, what sport will make its debut in Los Angeles 2028 games?

• Cricket

• Baseball

• Lacrosse

• Flag Football

What is the current men's Olympic and World record for the 400m dash?

• 43.03

• 41.72

• 44.14

• 42.67

Why did the U.S. boycott the Olympics in 1980?

• The interception of Korean Airlines 007

• Beirut Bombing

• Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan

• Iranian Hostage Crisis

In July of 1996, this renowned athlete lit the Olympic torch commencing the Atlanta Summer Olympics?

• Michael Jordan
• Grant Hill

• Muhammad Ali
• Barry Sanders

What are the five rings intended to represent?

• The Greek Gods

• The Five Sports at the First Olympic Games

• The Continents

• The Points in the Northern Star

The London 1948 Games were the last time this surprising category was represented at the Olympics.

• Distance Plunging

• Tug of War

• Croquet

• Art