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House Trivia: Olympics Edition
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1
When were the first recorded Olympic Games held?
1896 A.D.
776 B.C.
393 A.D.
67 A.D.
2
Which Australian professional surfer and seven-time world champion will make their debut at the Toyko Olympics?
Stephanie Gilmore
Owen Wright
Sally Fitzgibbons
Julian Wilson
3
In the ancient Olympic games, which events made up the pentathlon?
Swimming, jumping, discus horse riding and wrestling
Running, jumping, discus horse riding and wrestling
Swimming, running, throwing a spear, horse riding and wrestling
Running, jumping, throwing a spear, discus and wrestling
4
Another runner of the same marathon ate a poison apple, took a nap and finished the race in 5th place.
False
True
5
What were the three 2000 Sydney olympics mascots called?
Jacko, Wombo, Bilby
Syd, Wombo, Olly
Olly, Syd, Millie
Blinky, Nutsy, Splodge
6
Another runner of the same race was run over by a horse and then knocked to the ground by a cart.
True
False
7
Where were the 2000 olympics held?
London, England
Rio, Brazil
Sydney, Australia
Stockholm, Sweden
8
Name this winter Olympic event.
Sweeping
Curling
Hurling
Hockey
9
The very successful Opals, won silver at which Olympic games?
Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008
Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008
Sydney 2000 and Beijing 2008
Sydney 2000
10
Which events make up the Olympic Modern Pentathlon
Fencing, rowing, swimming and laser run
Fencing, swimming, horse riding and laser run
Fencing, swimming, horse riding and cycling
Cycling, swimming, horse riding and fencing
11
Which Australian tennis player will be competing in their 5th Olympic games at the Tokyo Olympics?
Ash Barty
Nick Kyrgios
Sam Stosur
Luke Saville
12
How many Olympic gold medals has Usain Bolt won?
8
10
7
9
13
Who won gold for Australia at the 2012 London Olympics in the 100m hurdles event?
Sally Pearson
Liz Clay
Michelle Jenneke
Jana Pittman
14
A runner in the same race was chased off course by wild dogs.
True
False
15
The Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Torch was the first to travel where?
Antartica
Space
The Moon
Mount Everest
16
Where did the Olympic games originate?
Persia.
Greece.
Troy.
Rome.
17
What is the age of Kieran Woolley, the youngest member of the 2021 Australian Skateboarding team?
17
21
15
13
18
When and where were the first winter Olympics held?
January 25 to February 5, 1924, in France.
July 25 to August 5, 1924, in France.
July 25 to August 5, 1928, in Holland.
January 25 to February 5, 1928, in Holland.
19
Which Australian Olympic Aerial Skiier won gold at the Salt Lake 2002 winter Olympics?
Lydia Lassila
Alisa Bright
Alisa Camplin
Torah Bright
20
Which two Australian Athletes have won the most medals?
Ian Thorpe and Andrew Gaze
Leisel Jones and Ian Thorpe
Lydia Lassila and Ian Thorpe
Andrew Gaze and Leisel Jones
21
At which Olympic games did Patty Mills first represent Australia in our basketball team?
London 2012
Athens 2004
Beijing 2008
Rio 2016
22
Which country has won the most Olympic medals in Beach Volleyball?
Jamaica
Uruguay
America
Brazil
23
When were the modern Olympics first held?
1642 A.D.
1896 A.D.
1769 A.D.
1920 A.D
24
Which sport is currently not part of the Olympics?
all of the above
hot air ballooning
tug of war
tandem bicycle
25
Which female athlete won the 400m race at the Sydney Olympics?
Lee Naylor
Cathy Freeman
Anneliese Rubie
Nova Peris-Kneebone
26
When and where did women first compete at the Olympics?
1912, London
1924, Paris
1896, Athens
1900, Paris
27
In ancient Greece, what did the olympians wear?
A toga
Chiton
Nothing
Armour
28
Who performed “We’ll be one” at the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney olympic games?
Guy Sebastian
Delta Goodrem
Jessica Mauboy
Nikki Webster
29
How many Olympians make up the 2021 Olympics Athletics team?
35
64
52
46
30
Tennis became a medal Olympic sport in which year?
1956
1975
1988
1922
31
Which two athletes hold the all-time record for the most Olympic medals in tennis?
Andy Murray and Kathleen McKane Godfree
Serena Williams and Venus Williams
Andy Murray and Serena Williams
Kathleen McKane Godfree and Venus Williams
32
The winner of the marathon got driven in a car for half of the course and was eventually disqualified.
True
False
33
How many events were held at the first recorded Olympic Games?
3
6
1
43
34
Which gymnastics event includes the use of a hoop, ball, ribbons or clubs?
Trampoline
Artistic and Rhythmic
Rhythmic
Artistic
35
Name this winter olympics sport.
Bobsledding
Snowboarding
Tobogganing
Luging
36
Who won four medals (3 gold) in swimming, breaking their own world record in the 400m freestyle at the Sydney Olympics?
Ian Thorpe
Michael Klim
Grant Hackett
Susie O'Neill
37
Who was the founder of the modern Olympics?
Pietro de Coubaton
Pietro de Coubertin
Pierre de Coubertin
Pierre de Camembert
38
BMX Freestyle is an Olympic event?
True
False
39
Who won the 1000m short-track speed skating at the 2002 salt lake city winter Olympics?
Steven Bradbury
Samuel Girard
William Dandjinou
Steavanus Wihardja