2020 - Olympic Trivia

Question 1

What washed up on Copacabana beach in Rio (2016) just metres from where beach volleyball athletes were due to play?

Accepted Answer

Human body parts

Question 2

In Roman numerals, V represents the number:

Accepted Answer

5

Question 3

What nationality is Michael Phelps?

Accepted Answer

American

Question 4

When were the first Winter Olympics held?

Accepted Answer

1924

Question 5

Which of these animals were used in the 1900 Olympics?

Accepted Answer

Pigeons

Question 6

In what year did Sydney host the Olympics?

Accepted Answer

2000

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Silver

Question 8

The ancient Olympics featured a competition for which musicians?

Accepted Answer

Trumpeters

Question 9

I.Toniya, a movie released in 2017, is based on a controversy in which sport?

Accepted Answer

Ice skating

Question 10

In Roman numerals, XX represents the number

Accepted Answer

20

Question 11

Where did the ancient Olympics originate?

Accepted Answer

Greece

Question 12

What sport did Dawn Fraser compete in?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Equestrian

Question 14

Which country's athletes go last in the "Parade of Nations"?

Accepted Answer

The host nation

Question 15

In what year were women first able to compete in the Olympic Games?

Accepted Answer

1900

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A parachure

Question 17

How many events do athletes take part in in a heptathlon?

Accepted Answer

7

Question 18

The first 12 ancient Olympics only featured one event. What was it?

Accepted Answer

A sprint from one end of the stadium to the other

Question 19

Women first competed in the modern Olympics in 1900 but only in ‘ladylike sports’. Which 3?

Accepted Answer

Tennis, sailing, golf

Question 20

How often are the Olympic Games held?

Accepted Answer

Every 4 years

Question 21

Soccer (football) is an Olympic sport.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

What is the period of time between Olympic Games known as?

Accepted Answer

Olimpiad

Question 23

Usain Bolt is contracted by which of the following companies?

Accepted Answer

Optus

Question 24

Where were the Olympics due to be held in 2020?

Accepted Answer

Tokyo

Question 25

Where were the Winter Olympics held in 2018?

Accepted Answer

Pyeongchang, South Korea

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

Stockholm

Question 27

Which athlete has won the most Olympic medals?

Accepted Answer

Michael Phelps

Question 28

Which of the following sports were not due to be played at Tokyo 2020?

Accepted Answer

Softball

2020 - Olympic Trivia

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2020 - Olympic Trivia

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