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What is the correct order for the 4 x 50m medley relay?
freestyle, backstoke, breaststroke and butterfly
backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle.
butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle
breaststroke, butterfly, backstroke and freestyle.
2
What country's athletes faced being banned from the Rio Games because of drug cheating?
Turkey.
China.
Russia.
United States of America.
3
How many events were held at the first recorded Olympic Games?
3.
6.
1.
43.
4
When were the modern Olympics first held?
1642 A.D.
1896 A.D.
1920 A.D.
1769 A.D.
5
What do the rings on the Olympic Games flag represent?
7 Continents of the world
7 Primary colours
5 Primary colours
5 Continents of the world
6
Is Ultimate Frisbee included in Tokyo Olympic 2020?
No
Yes
7
Where were the 1896 Olympic games held?
Athens, Greece.
London, Great Britain.
New York, United states.
Paris, France.
8
By 648 B.C. which other events had been added to the Olympics?
Decathlon, high jump and shot put.
Gymnastics, weightlifting and wrestling.
Long jump, javelin, and the marathon.
Pentathlon, boxing and chariot racing.
9
When were the first recorded Olympic Games held?
67 A.D.
776 B.C.
393 A.D.
1896 A.D.
10
After winning Wimbledon, Ash Barty will be competing in the Tokyo Olympics
True
False
11
Where did the Olympic games originate.
Troy.
Rome.
Greece.
Persia.
12
Australian Boomers have won the bronze medal at the last 2 Olympic Games?
False
True
13
How often are the Olympics Held?
every four years
every 3 years
every year
every second year
14
What problems did Rio de Janeiro experience getting ready to host the Olympics?
Zika virus and a wave of strikes.
High crime rate and political unrest.
Pollution and corruption.
Lack of space.
15
Netball is an Olympic sport
False
True
16
Three Australian states have so far hosted the Olympics
True
False
17
Which of these is a famous Australian sprinter?
Kate Freeman
Cathy Freeman
Stephanie Rice
Kate Freeman
18
What do the Olympic Rings represent?
The five languages spoken
The 5 continents that take part
The coming together of nations
The colours of the countries flags
19
Which city is the only city to have hosted 3 Olympic Games?
London
Tokyo
Berlin
Paris
20
Where were the 2016 Olympic Games held?
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Moscow, Russia.
Tokyo, Japan.
21
When and where did women first compete at the Olympics?
1924, Paris.
1912, London.
1896, Athens.
1900, Paris.
22
When were the first winter Olympics held?
July 25 to August 5, 1928, in Holland.
January 25 to February 5, 1928, in Holland.
July 25 to August 5, 1924, in France.
January 25 to February 5, 1924, in France.
23
At first who were the only people allowed to compete?
Greek and Roman citizens.
Freeborn men
Greeks
Freeborn male citizens of Greece
24
Which of these sports was not due to be introduced in the 2020 Olympic Games.
Surfing
Skateboarding
Squash
Karate
25
What host country is the only country not to win a gold medal when the Olympics was held there?
Spain: 1992 Barcelona Games
Canada: 1976 Montreal Games.
Greece: 1896 Athens Games.
South Korea: 1988 Seoul Games.
26
The 2020 Olympic Games will be held in which city?
Oslo
Madrid
Rome
Tokyo
27
What sports were introduced into the 1896 Olympic Games?
Gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting.
Sailing, javelin and pentathlon.
Soccer, archery and diving.
Shooting, fencing and tennis.
28
What was the only event at the first recorded Olympic Games?
The diaulos, a 400 metre race.
The chariot race
The stade, a 192 metre foot race.
Pentathlon-foot race, long jump, discus, javelin, wrestling.
29
Why were the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games boycotted by many countries?
Western athletes were afraid to go to communist Russia.
Because of the Cold War between Russia and America.
Russia athletes were using performance enhancing drugs.
Russia had invaded Afghanistan.
30
Which city will host the 2028 Olympic games?
China
Los Angeles
Melbourne
London
31
How many events are being held in the 2020 Olympic Games?
3. 389
43. 339
1. 436
6. 399
32
How many female athletes competed in the first modern Olympics of 1896?
10.
3.
6.
0.
33
In which years were the Olympic Games not held?
1914, 1918, 1942.
1912, 1916, 1944.
1912, 1940, 1944.
1916, 1940, 1944.
34
The 2024 Olympic Games will be held in Brisbane
True
False
35
How many athletes competed in the 1896 Athens Olympics?
1085.
280.
1253.
597.
36
When did the Olympic symbol of 5 interlocking rings on a white background first appear?
Paris, 1924
Antwerp, 1920.
Athens, 1896.
London, 1912.
37
Why did the Olympic Games cease in A.D. 393?
The Greeks no longer honoured Zeus.
Mt Vesuvius erupted destroying Pompeii.
The Greeks were at war with Troy.
The Roman emperor banned all pagan festivals.
38
Which was the first Olympic game where all the participating countries sent female athletes?
Barcelona 1992
Sydney 2000
London 2012
Beijing 2008
39
In 2024 what new event will be added to the Paris Olympic Games?
Darts
Snooker
Fortnite
Breakdancing
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How many events were held in the 1896 Athens Olympics?
11.
122.
36.
43.
