Olympics & Athletics Quiz
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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 holds the women's 100 metres world record?
- A. Elaine Thompson-Herah
- B. Florence Griffith-Joyner
- C. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
- D. Marion Jones
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Who set the women's marathon world record by running 2 hours 11 minutes 53 seconds in 2023?
- A. Mary Keitany
- B. Brigid Kosgei
- C. Tigist Assefa
- D. Ruth Chepngetich
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Which country hosted the second modern Summer Olympic Games in 1900?
- A. France
- B. United States
- C. United Kingdom
- D. Sweden
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Who was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 at the Olympics?
- A. Nadia Comaneci
- B. Simone Biles
- C. Mary Lou Retton
- D. Larisa Latynina
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Which country dominated the men's 10000 metres and marathon at the Olympics throughout the 1990s and 2000s?
- A. Ethiopia and Kenya
- B. Tanzania
- C. Uganda
- D. Morocco
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What are the three disciplines of a triathlon?
- A. Cycle, Run, Swim
- B. Swim, Cycle, Run
- C. Run, Swim, Cycle
- D. Swim, Row, Run
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Which country has won the most Summer Olympics gold medals overall?
- A. USA
- B. China
- C. Russia
- D. UK
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What was significan't about the 1906 Intercalated Games held in Athens?
- A. They were an unofficial Olympic Games held between regular Olympiads
- B. They were the first Games to include women
- C. They were the first Games with a torch relay
- D. They were the first Games cancelled due to war
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Which city hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics where Ben Johnson controversially won and was disqualified?
- A. Seoul
- B. Montreal
- C. Los Angeles
- D. Barcelona
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What is the triple jump in athletics?
- A. Three rounds of long jump averaged together
- B. Jumping three times consecutively in a straight line
- C. A hop step and jump sequence to achieve maximum distance
- D. A relay using three jumpers
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Who is the fastest man in history, winning 100m and 200m at three consecutive Olympics?
- A. Asafa Powell
- B. Tyson Gay
- C. Usain Bolt
- D. Carl Lewis
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How many sports were on the programme at the inaugural modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896?
- A. 6
- B. 9
- C. 14
- D. 18
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In which year were the Olympics cancelled due to World War II?
- A. 1936 and 1940
- B. 1944 and 1948
- C. 1940 and 1948
- D. 1940 and 1944
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What is the purpose of the takeover zone in a 4x100 metres relay?
- A. It is the area where runners rest
- B. It is the designated 30-metre zone in which the baton must be passed
- C. It is the warm-up area for relay teams
- D. It is the zone reserved for race officials
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What is the shortest track and field sprint race at the Olympics?
- A. 120m
- B. 100m
- C. 60m
- D. 80m
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What is the steeplechase event in athletics?
- A. A 400 metre flat race
- B. A race over 110 metre hurdles
- C. A cross-country race
- D. A long distance race with water jumps and barriers
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What is the difference between track and field events in athletics?
- A. Track events are individual field events are team
- B. Track events are outdoors field events are indoors
- C. Track events involve running on the track field events involve jumping and throwing
- D. Track events are timed field events are judged
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Which country has won the most Olympic gold medals in men's 100 metres?
- A. United States
- B. Jamaica
- C. Canada
- D. Great Britain
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In what year were the first Olympic-level drug tests conducted under IOC Medical Commission authority?
- A. 1960
- B. 1964
- C. 1968
- D. 1972
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In which year did the Olympic Games first include a marathon race?
- A. 1900
- B. 1896
- C. 1904
- D. 1908