Olympics Trivia Quiz
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International multi-sport event history. Play the Olympics trivia quiz solo to sharpen your knowledge, or challenge a friend head-to-head in Trivia Tango — every question comes with an explanation so you learn as you play. Questions span every level, from easy warm-ups to expert-level stumpers, so there's a real challenge here however much you already know.
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This ancient civilization is credited with founding the original Olympic Games in 776 BC.
Difficulty: Easy- The Romans
- The Egyptians
- The Greeks
- The Persians
This American sprinter won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, but one was later stripped and awarded to a relay teammate after historical review.
Difficulty: Medium- Mack Robinson
- Ralph Metcalfe
- Foy Draper
- Jesse Owens (no medal was stripped)
This Finn won the javelin at five consecutive Olympics from 1912 to 1928, a record that still stands for any throwing event.
Difficulty: Hard- Jonni Myyrä
- No one won five consecutive
- Matti Järvinen
- Aki Parviainen
These interlocking symbols, numbering five in total, represent the unity of the five inhabited continents in the Olympic movement.
Difficulty: Easy- Olympic torches
- Olympic rings
- Olympic medals
- Olympic flames
This Ethiopian runner won the Olympic marathon barefoot in 1960, then won again four years later while recovering from an appendectomy.
Difficulty: Medium- Abebe Bikila
- Haile Gebrselassie
- Kenenisa Bekele
- Mamo Wolde
This Australian swimmer won gold in the 100m freestyle at three consecutive Olympics (1956, 1960, 1964), the only swimmer to achieve this in that event.
Difficulty: Hard- Murray Rose
- John Devitt
- Dawn Fraser
- Shane Gould
This French educator revived the ancient Olympics and founded the modern Olympic Games in 1896.
Difficulty: Easy- Pierre de Coubertin
- Napoleon Bonaparte
- Jules Verne
- Louis Pasteur
This Jamaican sprinter holds the world records in both the 100m and 200m and won eight Olympic gold medals between 2008 and 2016.
Difficulty: Medium- Yohan Blake
- Usain Bolt
- Asafa Powell
- Tyson Gay
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