1. Which city hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?
Athens
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, from April 6 to April 15, 1896.
2. What year did women first compete in the modern Olympic Games?
1900
Women first participated in the 1900 Paris Olympics, competing in lawn tennis and golf.
3. Which country has won the most gold medals in Olympic history?
United States
The United States has won the most gold medals in Olympic history, with over 1,000 gold medals across both Summer and Winter Games.
4. What does the Olympic motto 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' mean in English?
Faster, Higher, Stronger
The Olympic motto 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' is Latin for 'Faster, Higher, Stronger'.
5. In which year did the Olympic Games first award gold medals?
1904
The 1904 St. Louis Olympics were the first to award gold medals to winners. Prior to that, winners received silver medals, with olive wreaths for second place.
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Learn more!6. Which Olympic sport features the Fosbury Flop technique?
High Jump
The Fosbury Flop, named after Dick Fosbury, is a technique used in the high jump event where the athlete goes over the bar backwards.
7. What year did the Olympic Games first include the marathon event?
1896
The marathon was first introduced at the inaugural modern Olympics in Athens in 1896, inspired by the legend of Pheidippides.
8. Which country hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics?
Australia
The 2000 Summer Olympics were held in Sydney, Australia, from September 15 to October 1, 2000.
9. What color is the middle ring of the Olympic flag?
Black
The Olympic flag features five interlocking rings on a white background. The colors are blue, yellow, black, green, and red, with black in the middle.
10. In which year did tennis return as an Olympic sport after a 64-year absence?
1988
Tennis returned to the Olympics in 1988 in Seoul, South Korea, after being absent since 1924.
11. Which gymnast won a record seven Olympic medals at a single Games in 1952?
Maria Gorokhovskaya
Soviet gymnast Maria Gorokhovskaya won seven medals (two gold and five silver) at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, a record for a single Games.
12. What was the first city to host the Summer Olympics three times?
London
London became the first city to host the Summer Olympics three times in 2012, having previously hosted in 1908 and 1948.
13. Who was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 in Olympic competition?
Nadia Comaneci
Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci scored the first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics history at the 1976 Montreal Games.
14. Which country boycotted the 1980 Moscow Olympics?
United States
The United States led a boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics in protest of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
15. Which Olympic sport features the Repechage system?
Judo
Judo uses the Repechage system, which allows athletes who lose in the early rounds to compete for bronze medals.
16. In which year did the Olympic Games first award medals for cultural achievements?
1912
The 1912 Stockholm Olympics were the first and last to award medals for achievements in the arts, including literature, music, painting, and sculpture.
17. Which swimmer won a record eight gold medals at a single Olympic Games?
Michael Phelps
American swimmer Michael Phelps won a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
18. What was the first Asian city to host the Summer Olympics?
Tokyo
Tokyo became the first Asian city to host the Summer Olympics in 1964.
19. Which track and field event was not part of the ancient Olympic Games?
Pole Vault
The pole vault was not part of the ancient Olympic Games. It was introduced in modern Olympics in 1896 for men and 2000 for women.
20. Which country has won the most medals in Olympic boxing?
United States
The United States has won the most medals in Olympic boxing, with over 100 medals in total.
21. What was the first year that beach volleyball was included as an Olympic sport?
1996
Beach volleyball made its Olympic debut at the 1996 Atlanta Games.
22. Which country hosted the 1968 Summer Olympics?
Mexico
The 1968 Summer Olympics were held in Mexico City, Mexico, making it the first Latin American country to host the Games.
23. What is the maximum number of attempts allowed in Olympic shot put?
6
In Olympic shot put, each athlete is allowed a maximum of six attempts, with the best distance counting as their final result.
24. Which sport returned to the Olympics in 2016 after a 112-year absence?
Golf
Golf returned to the Olympics at the 2016 Rio Games after last being contested in 1904.
25. Which city will host the 2028 Summer Olympics?
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, has been selected to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, making it the third time the city has hosted the Games.
26. What is the name of the Olympic anthem?
Olympic Hymn
The Olympic anthem is officially known as the 'Olympic Hymn', composed by Spyridon Samaras with lyrics by Kostis Palamas.
27. Which Olympic sport features the Foil, Épée, and Sabre?
Fencing
Fencing has three disciplines in the Olympics: Foil, Épée, and Sabre, each with different rules and target areas.
28. What was the first year that all participating nations sent female athletes to the Olympics?
2012
The 2012 London Olympics was the first time that all participating nations sent female athletes to compete in the Games.
29. Which Olympic sport uses the term 'ippon'?
Judo
In Judo, 'ippon' is the highest score a competitor can achieve, resulting in an immediate win.
30. What is the length of an Olympic swimming pool?
50 meters
Olympic swimming pools are 50 meters long, also known as 'long course' pools.
31. Which country has won the most gold medals in men's water polo?
Hungary
Hungary has won the most gold medals in men's water polo, with a total of 9 Olympic gold medals.
32. What was the first year that table tennis was included in the Olympics?
1988
Table tennis made its Olympic debut at the 1988 Seoul Games.