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Tough Sports Trivia: Athens Olympics | 10 Questions

Test your knowledge on what happened during the Olympic Games in Athens 2004.

A multiple-choice quiz by MPACdancer13. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
MPACdancer13

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
193,067

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many medals had Greece received by the end of the games? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Romanian Artistic Gymnastics Team's head coach was Bela Karolyi.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the swimming competition, the USA won 28 medals and came in first place. Which country was second? Hint

Australia

Netherlands

Japan

France

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Question 4 of 10

4. Stefano Baldini of Italy won the gold medal for the Men's Marathon.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Beach Volleyball there were two countries that tied for first place. Each country won two medals. One was the USA and the other was who? Hint

Switzerland

Spain

Brazil

Australia

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Question 6 of 10

6. Australia's Women's softball team beat Team USA in the final game.

True

False

7. USA won the most medals at the Olympics with over 100 combined. The USA won the most gold medals with 35, the most silver medals with 39, but did not win the most bronze. Which country won the most bronze medals? Hint

Japan

Russia

China

Australia

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Question 8 of 10

8. When did the games in Athens take place? Hint

August 10th to 25th

August 13th to 29th

August 13th to 30th

August 14th to 28th

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Question 9 of 10

9. There were 20 sports in the 2004 Olympics.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What were the names of the official Athens 2004 mascots? Hint

John and Susie

The Greeks

Atheno and Athena

Phevos and Athena

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many medals had Greece received by the end of the games?

Answer: 16

Greece, the host country, got six gold medals, six silver medals, and four bronze medals making the total number of medals won at 16.

2. The Romanian Artistic Gymnastics Team's head coach was Bela Karolyi.

Answer: False

Octavian Belu was the coach for Athens 2004 as well as many other Olympics. While under coaching of Octavian the Romanian Olympic Gymnastics Teams have won 11 gold medals, seven silver medals, and 11 bronze medals.

3. In the swimming competition, the USA won 28 medals and came in first place. Which country was second?

Answer: Australia

Australia came in second winning 15 medals; seven gold, five silver, and three bronze.

4. Stefano Baldini of Italy won the gold medal for the Men's Marathon.

Answer: True

Stefano Baldini came in first with a time of 2:10:55.

5. In Beach Volleyball there were two countries that tied for first place. Each country won two medals. One was the USA and the other was who?

Answer: Brazil

Brazil was the other, winning the gold for the men and the silver for the women.

6. Australia's Women's softball team beat Team USA in the final game.

Answer: False

USA won the game and took the gold medal. The final score was 5-1.

Answer: Russia

Russia won the most bronze medals and came in third place at the Olympics. They won 38 bronze medals while the USA won 29.

8. When did the games in Athens take place?

Answer: August 13th to 29th

In September 1997, the International Olympic Committee handed Athens the mandate to organise the 28th Olympic Games in 2004. Athens was one of five cites in the running. It went against Cape Town, Buenos Aires, Stockholm, Rome, and won.

9. There were 20 sports in the 2004 Olympics.

Answer: False

There are actually 28 sports; Aquatics, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Canoeing, Cycling, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Modern Pentathlon, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Softball, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball, Weightlifting, and Wrestling.

10. What were the names of the official Athens 2004 mascots?

Answer: Phevos and Athena

Phevos and Athena are brother and sister and the official Athens 2004 Mascots.

Source: Author MPACdancer13

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