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1. The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. No world records were set on the track events. Why was this?
2. At the 1900 Olympics held in Paris, three unusual sports were included. One was a swimming obstacle course, another was underwater swimming. Can you name the third?
3. The 1904 Olympics were held in St Louis, Missouri. Two days of these games were given over to "Anthropology Days" for competition between indigenous men from around the world. What was the disgraceful purpose behind this?
4. The 1908 Olympics were held in London, but originally they were meant to be held in Rome. Why were they cancelled there?
5. At the 1912 Olympics held in Stockholm, and rather peculiarly so, which new artistic "sport" was included?
6. The 1916 Olympics were cancelled because of World War I. In 1920, the Olympics were held in Anthwerp, Belgium. Countries that were part of the central powers during the war were banned. These included Germany, Hungary, Austria, Bulgaria - and which other?
7. The 1924 Olympics saw a return to Paris (previously held in Paris in 1900). The length of the pool at fifty metres was established at these Games. What other first was also introduced for the pool?
8. 1928 saw Amsterdam hosting the Olympics. What spectacular inclusion still used today appeared at these Games for the first time?
9. The Olympics went to Los Angeles in 1932. What was unusual about the Polish female competitor in the 100 metres race?
10. Both the 1940 and 1944 Games were cancelled because of World War II. Where were the Games held in 1948?
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