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Quiz about Cool Olympic Facts
Quiz about Cool Olympic Facts

Cool Olympic Facts Trivia Quiz


Think you know about the Olympic Games? Come and see if you really do.

A multiple-choice quiz by stonewallsmith. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
21,764
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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3118
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who finished in 4th place in the 5,000m run at the 1972 games in Munich? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. How many symbols events are alike in the modern and ancient Olympic games? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. How far is a modern day full marathon, in miles? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the "inventor" of the modern Olympic Games? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What nationality was the winner of the first modern Olympic marathon? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In the Ancient Olympic Games which was the only ethnic race to enter competition? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What year was the first ancient Olympic Games held? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What year was the first modern Olympic Games held? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In which city was the first modern games held? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. How often were the ancient Olympic Games held? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who finished in 4th place in the 5,000m run at the 1972 games in Munich?

Answer: Steve Prefontaine

Prefontaine was only 21 years old when he competed in Munich. His life was ended abruptly in 1975 in a car accident. His impact on track and field is still felt today.
2. How many symbols events are alike in the modern and ancient Olympic games?

Answer: 2

The two links are: Olympic Motto (citius altius fortius), and the torch relay.
3. How far is a modern day full marathon, in miles?

Answer: 26 miles

The marathon's name comes from the story of a boy running many miles with the message that the Greeks (Athenians) had defeated the Persians in a battle at Marathon.
4. Who was the "inventor" of the modern Olympic Games?

Answer: Baron Pierre de Coubertin

5. What nationality was the winner of the first modern Olympic marathon?

Answer: Greek

6. In the Ancient Olympic Games which was the only ethnic race to enter competition?

Answer: Greeks

7. What year was the first ancient Olympic Games held?

Answer: 776 BC

8. What year was the first modern Olympic Games held?

Answer: 1896

9. In which city was the first modern games held?

Answer: Athens

10. How often were the ancient Olympic Games held?

Answer: 4 years

Source: Author stonewallsmith

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