History of Sports - Olympics

Jesse Owens raced in the _______________ Olympics.

She was born out of Zeus’ head. She was seen as important as Aris, the god of war.

Jesse Owens won ________ medals when he competed in the Olympics.

_____ were placed on the winner’s heads instead of medals in the ancient Olympics.

_______________ was considered the most important Greek god of them all.

Why are the Olympics important for the host country?

The _________________ included the Discus Throw, Running, and Jumping.

Owens received endorsements ______ in life.

She hired someone to hit Nancy Kerrigan in the leg with a baton in an attempt to break her leg.

Atlanta Olympics involved a tragic event. What was it?

The last year the Summer and Winter Olympics were in the same year was….

The ”Dream Team,” beat their opponents by an average of 44 points. What sport was it?

He was at the Berlin games, one of the most controversial leaders in the history of the world.

City of Peloponesse was home to original Olympic Games. This city was near “Pelops,” which was

When Owens returned from the Olympics a hero….

In _, the Olympics were held in Moscow, which the U.S. and other countries boycotted.

Why are the Olympics important to some athletes?

The last time that the United States hosted the Olympics was in 1996 in _______________

Where were the 2016 Olympics held?

This man came up with the opening ceremonies.