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1
Jamaica entered the 1988 Winter Olympic Games for the first time competing in which sport?
Figure Skating
Bobsleigh
Curling
Alpine Skiing
2
Who lit the 2000 Olympic flame in Sydney?
Cathy Freeman
Dawn Fraser
Leisel Jones
Ian Thorpe
3
Which of these sports has never featured at the Olympics?
Squash
Swimming Obstacle Race
Croquet
Motorcycle racing
4
Which of these countries has not hosted the summer Olympics?
Belgium
Mexico
India
Finland
5
When was drug testing introduced in the Olympics?
1968
1946
1955
2000
6
How many rings are there on the Olympic flag?
4
5.5
5
6
7
What does the Olympic motto "Citius, altius, fortius" mean?
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Faster, higher, stronger
For the love of the game
Achievement, fame, fortune
8
Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in men's field hockey?
Australia
Canada
India
Germany
9
Women first competed in the modern Olympics in 1900 but only in 'ladylike sports'. Which three?
100m, 200m and 400m running races
Tennis, sailing and golf
Breast stroke, back stroke and front crawl swimming events
Shooting, archery and synchronised swimming
10
What year did the modern Olympics start?
1968 CE
122 BCE
1842 CE
1896 CE
11
When is Badger's birthday?
Who cares.
How would I know?
Not sure, but I love dogs!
13 May, 2019
12
In which sport do men and women compete against each other on equal terms?
Equestrianism
Golf
Archery
Shooting
13
What organisation manages the Olympic Games?
International Olympic Committee
UN Olympic Committee
Olympic Club International
World Olympic Organisation
14
What was Cathy Freeman's time in the Women's 400m Final - at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games?
48.10
49.23
49.13
50.21
15
What did Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay at the time) wear while flying to Rome for the 1960 Games?
A world title belt
Nothing
A parachute
His boxing gloves
16
The record for the most medals won by an Olympic athlete is 28. Who holds that record?
Michael Phelps
Ian Thorpe
Usain Bolt
Paavo Nurmi
17
Everyone knows the exhilarating 4x100m men's Freestyle final at the 2000 Olympics... What was the record-breaking time?
3:08
3:13
3:17
3:20
18
How many Australian athletes were selected to compete at the Tokyo (2020/21) Olympics
436
487
498
468
19
The first 12 ancient Olympics only featured one event. What was it?
An eight-lap chariot race
The discus throw
A wrestling competition
A sprint from one end of the stadium to the other
20
To which Greek god were the ancient Olympic Games dedicated?
Apollo
Athens
Hercules
Zeus
21
The Olympic gold medal must be made from what?
At least 92.5% silver and 7.5% gold
Solid gold
At least 5% gold
50% silver and 50% gold
22
Which country's track-and-field team was banned from the 2016 Olympics?
USA
Russia
Germany
China
23
Which city has held the modern Games three times?
Los Angeles
London
Athens
Tokyo
24
What is Usain Bolt's 100m sprint Olympic Record time?
9.79
9.89
9.66
9.69
25
Watch the famous footage... How many people did Stephen beat?
6
3
4
5
26
Who designed the Olympic flag?
William Penny Brookes
Juan António Samaranch
Pierre de Coubertin
Jules-Clément Chaplain
27
What event did Baron Pierre de Coubertin, president of the IOC + founder of the modern Olympics, win gold at 1912 games?
Marathon
800m sprint
Modern Literature
Shot Put
28
Which of the following is NOT an Olympic sport?
Ultimate Frisbee
3x3 Basketball
BMX Racing
Skateboarding
29
The team from which country always marches first at the opening ceremony of the Olympics?
Last Winning Country
Alphabetical Order
Host Country
Greece
30
Which one of the following new sports will be included in the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games?
Darts
Surfing
Bowling
E-Sports
31
The 1956 Olympics were hosted by Melbourne. Where were the equestrian events held?
Wellington
Stolkholm
Melbourne
Sydney
32
Who is the only athlete to win gold medals at both the Summer and Winter Olympics?
Carl Lewis
Usain Bolt
Eddie Eagan
Michael Phelps
33
How many Olympic medals has Cate Campbell won?
3
5
4
6
34
When did Australia first participate in the Winter Olympics?
1928
1968
1936
1996
