Olympic Sports
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In which ancient Greek city did the original Olympic Games originate?
About Olympic Sports
Olympic Sports is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 5 easy, 5 medium, 5 hard questions. How well do you know the Olympic Games and their sports? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. In which ancient Greek city did the original Olympic Games originate?
Answer: Olympia
The ancient Olympic Games originated in Olympia, Greece, in 776 BC. They were held every four years for nearly 12 centuries until they were banned in 393 AD by the Roman Emperor Theodosius I.
2. How many rings are on the Olympic flag, and what do they represent?
Answer: 5 rings — the continents
The Olympic flag has five interlocking rings representing the five continents of the world (Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania). The flag was designed by Pierre de Coubertin in 1913.
3. Which country has won the most gold medals in the history of the Summer Olympics?
Answer: United States
The United States has won more gold medals in the Summer Olympics than any other country, with over 1,000 gold medals accumulated since the modern Olympics began in 1896.
4. Which swimmer holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals ever won?
Answer: Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps of the United States holds the record with 23 Olympic gold medals (and 28 total medals), making him the most decorated Olympian of all time.
5. In which year were the first modern Olympic Games held?
Answer: 1896
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. They were organized by Pierre de Coubertin and featured 241 athletes from 14 nations competing in 43 events.
Things you'll learn along the way
- The 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021) introduced four new sports: skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing, and karate. These additions were part of an effort to attract younger audiences.
- The marathon is the longest running event in Olympic track and field at 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles). The distance was standardized at the 1908 London Olympics.
- Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci scored the first perfect 10.0 in Olympic gymnastics history on the uneven bars at the 1976 Montreal Games. She was only 14 years old at the time.
Frequently asked questions
What's a good follow-up after Olympic Sports?
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Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Olympic Sports fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Olympic Sports?
Olympic Sports has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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