The Modern Olympic Games - The Australian Perspective

Question 1

When were the first Paralympic Games introduced?

Accepted Answer

1960

Question 2

What year is Brisbane going to hold the Olympics?

Accepted Answer

2032

Question 3

In which Olympic Sport did Ian Thorpe win his medals?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

Question 4

Where was the first Winter Olympics held?

Accepted Answer

Chamonix, France

Question 5

Where was the first Modern Summer Olympic Games held?

Accepted Answer

Athens

Question 6

Which country is hosting the 2020 Olympic Games?

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 7

The Short Track Skating event at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics led to this incredible Gold Medal win. Who is he?

Accepted Answer

Steven Bradbury

Question 8

Which sport is this?

Accepted Answer

Diving

Question 9

When was the Olympic Flag created?

Accepted Answer

1913

Question 10

In which Olympics did Australia win her first gold medal?

Accepted Answer

1896

Question 11

As of 2015, who is Australia's most successful Olympian?

Accepted Answer

Ian Thorpe

Question 12

Which Sport is this?

Accepted Answer

Shot Put

Question 13

Which sport is this?

Accepted Answer

Fencing

Question 14

What year was the first modern Olympics Games held?

Accepted Answer

1896

Question 15

Which are the only two countries to have competed in EVERY Olympic Games in the modern era?

Accepted Answer

Australia and Greece

Question 16

Which country hosted the 2016 Olympics Games?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

Question 17

What was one of the 5 events women competed in at the Olympics in 1900?

Accepted Answer

Golf

Question 18

When and where were the first Olympics held in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Melbourne, 1956

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