The Olympics
How many events were featured in the first modern Olympics?
43
What is the official motto for the Olympics?
"Citius, Altius, Fortius"
What does "Citius, Altius, Fortius" mean in English?
"Faster, Higher, Stronger"
Among the countries that won a medal at the Summer Olympics, which country has the smallest population?
Bermuda
In the Olympics, what does the acronym IOC stand for?
International Olympic Committee
Which organization looks after the Olympics?
International Olympic Committee
The first modern Olympics were held in what year?
1896.
What city hosted the first Olympic Games in Latin America?
Mexico City
How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
5
When were the first known Olympic games held?
776 B.C.
Which rower has won gold medals in five straight Olympic Games?
Steven Redgrave
Where were the 2000 Summer Olympics held?
Sydney, Australia
How many times has London hosted the Summer Olympics?
Three Times
Which Greek deity was given honor and inspiration for the first Olympic Games?
Zeus.
Which city was the first to hoist the Olympic flag?
Antwerp, Belgium
Which sport featured in the Winter Olympics was originally part of the Summer Olympics?
Figure skating
In which country did the Olympics originate?
Greece.
Which god from ancient Greek mythology is said to have founded the Olympics?
Heracles (Roman Hercules)
Who was the first woman to win an Olympic medal?
Hélène de Pourtalès
When were the first winter Olympics held?
1924.
How many medals has Canada won in the Olympics, not including the 2020 Games?
302
At which Olympic Games did the United States win its first fencing gold medal?
Athens Olympics 2000
Who is credited with being the founder of the modern Olympics?
Baron Pierre de Coubertin
In 1976, where did Canada host the Summer Games?
Montreal
Where did the 1980 Summer Olympics take place?
Moscow, Russia