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WorksheetsOlympics Fun Facts
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 3mins
The Olympic torch relay is not an ancient tradition.
True
False
The Olympic gold medals today are made of solid gold.
True
False
How big is an Olympic-sized swimming pool?
50 meters (length) x 30 meters (width)
50 meters (length) x 25 meters (width)
50 meters (length) x 20 meters (width)
How many goose feathers it takes to make a badminton shuttlecock?
12
16
20
How many medals did China win at the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
100
101
110
Who is the most decorated (won the most medals) Olympian of all time?
Usain Bolt (Athletics)
Larisa Latynina (Gymnastics)
Michael Phelps (Swimming)
_______ was the first Summer Olympics to be held entirely during winter time.
London Olympics 2012
Rio Olympics 2016
Beijing Olympics 2008
In order for a sport to be included in the Olympics, it must be practiced by men in ___ countries on at least ___ continents and by women in 40 countries on at least 3 continents.
75; 4
80; 4
80; 3
Where will the 2028 Summer Olympics be held?
Paris, France
Los Angeles, United States
Brisbane, Australia
Which of the following counties has not hosted any Summer or Winter Olympic Games?
South Korea
Spain
Philippines
How old was the youngest Olympic medalist?
10 years old
13 years old
15 years old
How old was the oldest Olympic medalist?
68 years old
72 years old
76 years old
Women have been allowed to compete in the Olympics since 1900. _______ were the first in which all participating countries sent female athletes.
Athens Olympics 2004
Beijing Olympics 2008
London Olympics 2012
English and _______ are the official languages of the Olympics. They are complemented by the official language of the host country.
French
Spanish
Chinese
BONUS: Cheng Chang’s favorite Olympic sport to watch is _______.
Swimming relay
Athletics sprint
Badminton singles
