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1
Who designed the Olympic flag?
Pierre de Coubertin
William Penny Brookes
Juan António Samaranch
Jules-Clément Chaplain
2
What is Usain Bolt's 100m sprint Olympic Record time?
9.89
9.69
9.79
9.66
3
What organisation manages the Olympic Games?
Olympic Club International
UN Olympic Committee
World Olympic Organisation
International Olympic Committee
4
Everyone knows the exhilarating 4x100m men's Freestyle final at the 2000 Olympics... What was the record-breaking time?
3:17
3:20
3:08
3:13
5
The Olympic gold medal must be made from what?
At least 5% gold
Solid gold
At least 92.5% silver and 7.5% gold
50% silver and 50% gold
6
Which of these countries has not hosted the summer Olympics?
Finland
Belgium
India
Mexico
7
The 1956 Olympics were hosted by Melbourne. Where were the equestrian events held?
Stolkholm
Wellington
Sydney
Melbourne
8
Women first competed in the modern Olympics in 1900 but only in 'ladylike sports'. Which three?
100m, 200m and 400m running races
Breast stroke, back stroke and front crawl swimming events
Shooting, archery and synchronised swimming
Tennis, sailing and golf
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The team from which country always marches first at the opening ceremony of the Olympics?
Last Winning Country
Greece
Alphabetical Order
Host Country
10
In which sport do men and women compete against each other on equal terms?
Shooting
Archery
Golf
Equestrianism
11
The record for the most medals won by an Olympic athlete is 28. Who holds that record?
Usain Bolt
Ian Thorpe
Michael Phelps
Paavo Nurmi
12
What does the Olympic motto "Citius, altius, fortius" mean?
Faster, higher, stronger
Achievement, fame, fortune
For the love of the game
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
13
Watch the famous footage... How many people did Stephen beat?
3
5
6
4
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Which of these sports has never featured at the Olympics?
Motorcycle racing
Squash
Swimming Obstacle Race
Croquet
15
The first 12 ancient Olympics only featured one event. What was it?
A wrestling competition
The discus throw
A sprint from one end of the stadium to the other
An eight-lap chariot race
16
What did Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay at the time) wear while flying to Rome for the 1960 Games?
A parachute
Nothing
His boxing gloves
A world title belt
17
What event did Baron Pierre de Coubertin, president of the IOC + founder of the modern Olympics, win gold at 1912 games?
Shot Put
Modern Literature
Marathon
800m sprint
18
Which city has held the modern Games three times?
London
Athens
Los Angeles
Tokyo
19
What was Cathy Freeman's time in the Women's 400m Final - at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games?
50.21
49.23
49.13
48.10
20
When is Badger's birthday?
Who cares.
13 May, 2019
How would I know?
Not sure, but I love dogs!
21
How many Olympic medals has Cate Campbell won?
3
5
6
4
22
Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in men's field hockey?
Australia
Canada
India
Germany
23
Which country's track-and-field team was banned from the 2016 Olympics?
Russia
China
Germany
USA
24
When was drug testing introduced in the Olympics?
1955
1968
2000
1946
25
Who is the only athlete to win gold medals at both the Summer and Winter Olympics?
Michael Phelps
Usain Bolt
Carl Lewis
Eddie Eagan
26
Jamaica entered the 1988 Winter Olympic Games for the first time competing in which sport?
Alpine Skiing
Figure Skating
Bobsleigh
Curling
27
Which of the following is NOT an Olympic sport?
Skateboarding
BMX Racing
3x3 Basketball
Ultimate Frisbee
28
What year did the modern Olympics start?
1842 CE
1896 CE
1968 CE
122 BCE
29
Which one of the following new sports will be included in the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games?
E-Sports
Darts
Surfing
Bowling
30
When did Australia first participate in the Winter Olympics?
1936
1928
1996
1968
31
How many Australian athletes were selected to compete at the Tokyo (2020/21) Olympics
436
498
487
468
32
To which Greek god were the ancient Olympic Games dedicated?
Zeus
Athens
Hercules
Apollo
33
Who lit the 2000 Olympic flame in Sydney?
Leisel Jones
Ian Thorpe
Dawn Fraser
Cathy Freeman
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How many rings are there on the Olympic flag?
4
6
5
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