Odd Olympic Sports

Question 1

Athletes were allowed to use their legs to help them climb up the rope in Rope Climbing.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

What are the three obstacles that were included in the Swimming Obstacle Course in 1900?

Accepted Answer

Pole climbing and boats to climb onto and swim under.

Question 3

Tug of War was included in the Olympic Games between the years 1900 and 1920.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

How many obstacles were there in the Swimming Obstacle Course in 1900?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 5

They didn’t continue with horses after realising humans could jump further.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Hot Air Ballooning was part of the Olympic Games in Paris in 1900.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

What is a synonym for the word 'elevation'? Remember, a synonym is a word that means the same thing.

Accepted Answer

Height

Question 8

What was one of the elements that competitors of Hot Air Ballooning were judged on?

Accepted Answer

Distance, Elevation, Duration

Question 9

Town Planning was part of the Swimming portion of the Olympic Games.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

What does the word 'syncronised' mean?

Accepted Answer

Coordinated actions

Question 11

Rope Climbing was part of Gymnastics.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

How far did the horse Extra Dry jump during Horse Long Jump?

Accepted Answer

6 metres

Question 13

What year was Rope Climbing included as a sport in the Olympic Games?

Accepted Answer

1896, 1906, 1924 and 1932

Questions 13