Olympics & Athletics Quiz
Olympics & Athletics · Easy
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The Olympic Games and athletics represent the highest level of sporting excellence, bringing together the world's fastest runners, strongest throwers, highest jumpers, and greatest...
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All 20 questions in this Olympics & Athletics quiz
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Who was the first athlete to run a mile in under four minutes?
- A. Jim Ryun
- B. Roger Bannister
- C. Sebastian Coe
- D. Herb Elliott
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How often are the Summer Olympic Games held?
- A. Every 4 years
- B. Every 3 years
- C. Every 5 years
- D. Every 2 years
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Which sprint event is considered the blue ribbon event of the Olympics?
- A. 110 metres hurdles
- B. 100 metres
- C. 200 metres
- D. 400 metres
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What is the Olympic motto?
- A. Play Fair, Win Fair
- B. Unite, Compete, Conquer
- C. Win, Win, Win
- D. Faster, Higher, Stronger
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Which track event involves running 400 metres over hurdles?
- A. 3000 metres steeplechase
- B. 110 metres hurdles
- C. 200 metres hurdles
- D. 400 metres hurdles
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Which sport made its Olympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo Games alongside surfing sport climbing and karate?
- A. Lacrosse
- B. Breakdancing
- C. Parkour
- D. Skateboarding
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What is breakdancing called in the Olympics?
- A. Urban dance
- B. Breaking
- C. Street dance
- D. B-Boying
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Which country has the tradition of being the final torchbearer who lights the Olympic cauldron?
- A. Always the United States
- B. Always Greece
- C. Always the previous Games host
- D. The host nation selects a celebrated individual
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What is the javelin throw?
- A. Throwing a metal disc as far as possible
- B. Throwing a spear-like implement as far as possible
- C. Throwing a wooden baton
- D. Throwing a metal ball on a wire
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In which event does an athlete throw a circular disc as far as possible?
- A. Hammer
- B. Shot put
- C. Javelin
- D. Discus
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What is the name of the relay event in athletics where four runners each run 400 metres?
- A. Distance relay
- B. Sprint relay
- C. 4x100 metres relay
- D. 4x400 metres relay
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What is the pole vault?
- A. A throwing event using a heavy pole
- B. A rowing event in the Olympics
- C. A jumping event using a long flexible pole to clear a bar
- D. A running event over barriers
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Which country won the most total medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games?
- A. United States
- B. ROC
- C. China
- D. Great Britain
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In which athletics field event is the implement a heavy metal sphere?
- A. Discus
- B. Shot put
- C. Javelin
- D. Hammer
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In which city were the first modern Olympic Games held?
- A. London
- B. Rome
- C. Athens
- D. Paris
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Which country has dominated badminton at the Olympics?
- A. Indonesia
- B. Japan
- C. China
- D. India
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Which city will host the 2028 Summer Olympic Games?
- A. Brisbane
- B. Los Angeles
- C. Tokyo
- D. Paris
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Which country hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics?
- A. China
- B. Argentina
- C. Mexico
- D. Brazil
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What is the baton used for in relay races?
- A. To pass between runners to maintain race continuity
- B. To mark lane boundaries
- C. To block opponents
- D. To time the race
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Which city hosted the 2024 Summer Olympic Games?
- A. Tokyo
- B. Brisbane
- C. London
- D. Paris