Learn some fun facts about the Olympic Games!
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Where did the first modern Olympics take place?
48% got this right
The first modern Olympics took place 1896 in Athens, Greece!
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The Olympics used to be held in one season only, which one?
Summer
Winter
Autumn
Spring
60% got this right
The first winter games didn’t take place until 1924.
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How many rings are there in the Olympic symbol?
3 —
5
— 10
69% got this right
The five intertwined rings represent solidarity and unity.
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What do the colors of the rings stand for?
Each continent
Basic colors
Flags around the world
Random colors
37% got this right
At least one of the colors can be found on all of the flags of nations around the world.
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What country has won the most medals?
100% got this right
American athletes have won a total of 2,629 medals.
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What has been the lowest age ever to participate in the Olympics?
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10
— 30
100% got this right
Greek gymnast, Dimitrios Loundras, competed in the 1896 Athens Olympics at 10 years old.
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What winter sport was once counted as a summer sport?
Figure Skating
Ice Hockey
Curling
Speed Skating
25% got this right
The figure skating event first appeared at the 1908 Summer Olympics but moved to the Winter Olympic Games in 1924.
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How many countries competed in the 2021 Olympics?
60 —
206
— 250
53% got this right
Since the beginning of the 2100 century, there as been above 200 countries participating in the Olympics.
