Olympics: Past and Present

When and where are the next Olympic games?

Which sport in the box is not in the Olympics? Circle the answer.

• Squash

• Sailing

• Rugby

• Golf

• Football

What sports are mentioned? Circle them.

In the first Winter Olympics in France, which team were champions?

• Canadian ice hockey team

• American ice hockey team

• Russian ice hockey team

Who was the youngest medallist in Olympic history?

• Inge Sorensen

• Abebe Bikila

• Martin Klein

What year did women become competitors in the Olympics?

• 1900

• 1920

• 1988

What was the longest competition in Olympic history?

• Wrestling match

• Marathon

• Ice hockey match

What year did table tennis become an Olympic sport?

• 1988

• 1992

• 2000

What is the significance of Abebe Bikila?

• First African to win a gold medal

• Youngest medallist

• Longest competition

What year did golf and rugby return to the Olympics?

• 2016

• 2012

• 2008