Olympic Timeline Trivia

When and where were the first modern Olympic Games held?

• 1900, France

• 1896, Greece

• 1912, Sweden

• 1896, France

Which medal was NOT awarded during the first Olympic Games in 1896?

• Gold

• Silver

• Bronze

• All three medals were awarded

In what year did women first compete in the Olympics?

• 1896

• 1900

• 1916

• 1920

What was the main reason for the Olympics not being held in 1916, 1940, and 1944?

• Natural disasters

• Financial problems

• Wars

• Lack of participation

Which country won the first Winter Olympics in 1924?

• France

• Canada

• Denmark

• Ethiopia

Who was the youngest Olympic medalist in 1936?

• Abebe Bikila

• Hiroshi Hoketsu

• Inge Sorensen

• Martin Klein

What was notable about Abebe Bikila's marathon race in the 1960 Olympics?

• He won after injuring himself

• He was the first African to win a gold medal

• He ran without shoes

• Both b and c

When was table tennis introduced to the Olympics?

• 1924

• 1936

• 1988

• 2012

How old was Hiroshi Hoketsu when he competed in the 2012 Olympics?

• 60

• 70

• 61

• 71

Which sport made a return to the Olympics in 2016 after nearly 100 years?

• Rugby

• Golf

• Squash

• Both a and b