Olympic Games Trivia

Rio 2016 was the 3rd summer Games held in the southern hemisphere. Which city hosted the first?

Which of these sports has never featured at the Olympics?

Complete the sequence of 100m winners: Linford Christie, Donovan Bailey, Maurice Greene...

Which paralympian swimmer is Mr. Baker's friend?

How many athletes competed at the Games in Rio?

Which metal makes up 92.5% of an Olympic gold medal?

Which of these animals were used in the 1900 Olympics?

Which city has held the modern Games three times?

What did Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) wear while flying to Rome for the 1960 Games?

Which of these athletes has won an Olympic gold medal?

Why did Bobby Pearce slow down during his rowing race at the 1928 Olympics in Amsterdam?

The first 12 ancient Olympics featured one event only - what was it?

Women first competed in the modern Olympics in 1900 but only in 'ladylike sports.' Which three?

Greece always walk on first during the parade of nations. Which country's athletes go last?

In which event did Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Games, win a gold medal in 1912?

Which athlete has won the most gold medals?

14 countries competed in the first modern Games in 1896. Which country topped the medal table?

Why are the Olympic rings colored blue, yellow, black, green, and red?

The ancient games featured a competition for which musicians?

The 1956 Olympics were hosted by Melbourne. Where were the equestrian events held?

75 of 206 national Olympic states have never won a medal. Which of these countries is largest?

Golf returned to the Olympics this year. When did it last feature?

Which of these countries has not hosted the summer Olympics?

HG Liljenwall was the 1st Olympian suspended for drugs. Which banned substance had he consumed?

In which modern Olympics sport do men and women compete against each other on equal terms?