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1
What were the names of the two 2012 London Olympic Games mascots?
Milly and Olly
Phevos and Athena
William and Kate
Wenlock and Mandeville
2
Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games?
USA
Australia
Japan
United Kingdom
3
Which five events are part of the Modern Pentathlon at the Olympics?
Cross-country running, archery, horseback riding, swimming and javelin
Fencing, pistol shooting, horseback riding, archery & crosscountry running
Crosscountry running, swimming, pistol shooting, fencing & horseback riding
Long jump, high jump, triple jump, 100 meter hurdles and pole vault
4
Which sprinter lit the Olympic flame at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Australia?
Sally Pearson
Matt Shirvington
Cathy Freeman
John Steffenson
5
In which year were women first allowed to participate in the Olympic Games?
1900
1954
1876
1912
6
Australia and New Zealand formed the Australasia Team at the 1908 and 1912 Olympics
False
True
7
Which Olympic tradition introduced at the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956 continues to the present day?
The torch relay for the Olympic flame
Athletes from all nations enter the closing ceremony together
The Olympic flame burns from the start to close of the Olympics
Athletes march behind their respective flag at opening ceremony
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The Olympics were first held to honor which Greek god?
Hercules
Hermes
Eros
Zeus
9
Which Australian athlete has participated in the most Olympic Games?
Ian Thorpe
Lauren Jackson
Dawn Fraser
Andrew Hoy
10
What was the only event held at the first Olympics in 776 BC
Wrestling
A sausage eating contest
Discus
A running race
11
Who were the Australian flag bearers at this years Summer Olympics?
Lauren Jackson and James Tonkin
Andrew Gaze and Anna Meares
Jess Fox and Eddie Ockenden
Patty Mills and Cate Campbell
12
What do the Olympic rings represent?
Stronger, Higher, Faster, Better, Believe
Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceana
Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Rain
Each of the Greek Gods of sport
13
When did the Olympics first award gold, silver and bronze medals?
1926
1904
1900
1950
14
During which four years were the modern Summer Olympic Games cancelled?
1900, 1952, 1976, 2020
1916, 1940, 1944, 2020
1890, 1896, 1900, 2020
1912, 1916, 1920, 2020
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Jessica Fox's (gold medal for Canoe Slalom K1) mum has also won an Olympic medal in the same event ('96 Atlanta Games).
False
True
