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InfOlympics

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Olympic rings are symbolic of

a)

Five continents

b)

Five original countries to participate

c)

Five Greek city-states

d)

If you like it then you should put a ring on it

2.

What city has hosted the most Summer Olympic Games

a)

Paris (4)

b)

London (3)

c)

New York (2)

d)

Athens (5)

3.

The first modern Olympics were held in what year?

a)

1888

b)

1892

c)

1896

d)

1900

4.

When did the first Winter Olympics take place?

a)

1910

b)

1924

c)

1930

d)

1937

5.

What continents have hosted an Olympic Games? Summer or Winter

a)

The Americas

b)

Europe

c)

Asia

d)

Africa

e)

Oceania

6.

What is the name of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Mascot?

a)

Someity

b)

Miraitowa

c)

Suzuki

7.

Which sports were introduced to the Olympics in Tokyo 2020?

a)

Skateboarding

b)

Surfing

c)

Lawn Bowls

d)

Karate

e)

Sport Climbing

8.

How many total events, across all sports will there be at this years Olympics?

a)

229

b)

292

c)

339

d)

393

9.

Athletes representing "ROC" are from what country?

(a)  

10.

What event involves throwing a weighted ball attached to a steel wire

(a)  

11.

How many gears does an Olympic Track Bike have?

(a)  

12.

An Olympic Volleyball team can have how many players on the court?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

e)

6

13.

Brandon Starc, Brother of Cricketer Mitchell Starc, represented Australia in what Olympic sport this year?

(a)  

14.

Jean van der Westhuyzen and Tom Green brought home Gold for Australia in the 1000m of what sport?

a)

Baton Relay

b)

Canoe

c)

2 x 500M Butterfly

d)

Rowing

15.

Which of these men finished in 4th position - Mens 800m Final

a)

Emmanuel Kipkurui Korir

b)

Ash Moloney

c)

Damian Warner

d)

Peter Bol

16.

Jessica Hull and Linden Hall became the 3rd and 4th only ever Aussies to qualify for this race final.

a)

200M

b)

800M

c)

1500M

d)

3000M

e)

5000M

17.

Australia is coming what place on the medal leaderboard?

(a)  

18.

Which Aussies have not won an Olympic medal?

a)

Rohan Dennis

b)

Keegan Palmer

c)

Peter Bol

d)

Jessica Hull

e)

Melissa Wu

19.

Australian Jessica Fox won Gold in what event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

a)

Canoe Slalom

b)

Steeplechase 5000m

c)

Archery

20.

What Australian won Gold in the Women's 100m Freestyle

a)

Ariarne Titmus

b)

Cate Campbell

c)

Emma Mckeon

d)

Kaylee McKeown

21.

Australia gives its athletes how much money for earning a gold medal?

(a)  

22.

What country is leading in the total medal count?

a)

USA

b)

China

c)

Japan

d)

Australia

23.

The Gold medalist of the Men's 100m Sprint represented what country?

(a)  

24.

Australian Women's Beach Volleyball team came home with what medal?

a)

Bronze

b)

Silver

c)

Gold

25.

US Swimmer Katie Ledecky won how many gold medals this year?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

26.

Name this Dutch Long Distance Runner who finished first in her 1500m heat despite being 25m behind after a fall on the last lap.

(a)  

27.

Which of these cities will host Summer/Winter Olympics over the next 12 years?

a)

Beijing

b)

Paris

c)

Milan/Cortina

d)

Los Angeles

e)

Brisbane