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1. The 1896 Summer Olympics featured competitions in nine sports. Which one of these was NOT seen in this first Olympics?
2. The first games were held in Athens in 1896. At the centennial in 1996, Athens put in a bid to host the games again, but lost out. What city hosted them that year?
3. From its start in 1896 through 1952, the Summer Olympics were held in either Europe (ten times) or the USA (two times). The host in 1956 broke this cycle, though. What non-European, non-US city hosted that year?
4. The winner of the men's 100m is often heralded as the "World's Fastest Man" among track and field fans. Who was the first person to repeat as gold medalist in that event?
5. Gymnastics-- particularly women's gymnastics-- is a huge draw for the Summer Olympics. The women's all-around team medals were first given out in 1928. The USSR first won gold in 1952, and won another seven consecutive golds. What country finally broke that streak in 1984?
6. Nowadays, highjumpers typically use the Fosbury Flop technique, where the jumper approaches the bar at an angle, head-first and upside down, arching the back over the bar before kicking the legs over at the last moment. The technique's inventor, Dick Fosbury, made it popular when he used it in the Olympics, setting an Olympic record. Which Olympics was this?
7. The second Summer Olympics were held in 1900 in Paris and saw the introduction of a number of new competitions that were eventually discontinued. Of course, a discontinued sport can always make a return. Which of the following event,s that were introduced in Paris and then discontinued, was the first to make a comeback?
8. The modern athletic (i.e. track and field) pentathlon-- originally consisting of five events (long jump, javelin, 200m, discus, 1500m)-- was first held at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. Who won this inaugural event?
9. In February of 2013, the IOC voted to remove a sport from the Olympics. This sport has long been associated with the games, and it was ultimately reinstated. Which sports was it?
10. World wars have led to the cancellation of three Summer Olympics. What cities missed out during those wars?
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