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The Modern Olympic Games - The Australian Perspective HC
The Modern Olympic Games - The Australian Perspective HC
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An overview of the introduction of the Modern Olympics from an Australian Perspective.
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Which sport is this?
Belly Flopping
Swimming
Diving
"Canon Ball!"
2
Where was the first Modern Summer Olympic Games held?
Atlanta
Beijing
Moscow
Athens
3
As of 2015, who is Australia's most successful Olympian?
Dawn Fraser
Cathy Freeman
Edwin Flack
Ian Thorpe
4
When was the Olympic Flag created?
1896
1907
1913
1924
5
What year was the first modern Olympics Games held?
1856
1836
1876
1896
6
Which event is this athlete failing in?
Long Jump
Running
Hurdles
High Jump
7
When and where were the first Olympics held in Australia?
Darwin, 1956
Perth, 1956
Melbourne, 1956
Sydney, 1956
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Which country is hosting the 2016 Olympics Games?
Mexico
Japan
Brazil
Argentina
9
Which sport is this?
Gymnastics
Beach Volleyball
Water Polo
Synchronized Swimming
10
Who was the leader of the host country during the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games?
Isoroku Yamamoto
Adolf Hitler
Joseph Stalin
Beninto Mussolini
11
In which Olympics did Australia win her first gold medal?
1900
1908
1896
1904
12
Which sport is this?
Sword Fighting
Fencing
Shooting
Archery
13
What was one of the 5 events women competed in at the Olympics in 1900?
Boxing
Rowing
Golf
Swimming
14
Which Sport is this?
Shot Put
Face Pulling
Hammer Throw
Javelin
15
Which Olympic Event did this athlete fail in?
Long Jump
High Jump
Pole Vault
Javelin
16
Which sport is this?
Synchronized Swimming
Water Polo
Water Dancing
Swimming
17
Which sport is this?
Judo
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Ice Skating
Wrestling
18
Which country won the bid for the 2020 Olympic Games?
Japan
North Korea
China
Thailand
19
Which sport did these athletes compete in?
Synchronized Swimming
Swimming
Water Polo
Diving
20
Which are the only two countries to have competed in EVERY Olympic Games in the modern era?
England and Greece
USA and Greece
Australia and Greece
Russia and Greece
21
Where was the first Winter Olympics held?
Canada
USA
France
Russia
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In which Olympic Sport did Ian Thorpe win his medals?
Swimming
Water Polo
Tennis
Javelin
