Olympics Trivia Quiz IIOlympics Trivia Questions - Printable Trivia
Click the question mark found beside each question for the answer. Who holds the Olympic record in the pole vault?
a. Timothy Mack b. Brad Walker c. Igor Tradenkov d. Steven Hooker
Steven Hooker - Hooker competes on behalf of Australia.
Which Olympic nation used the motto, "Welcome Home"?
a. Italy b. Soviet Union c. Greece d. America
Greece - The games were held in Greece in 2004.
When did Florence Griffin-Joyner set the women's Olympic record in the 100m dash?
a. 2004 b. 1992 c. 2000 d. 1988
1988 - She set this record in Seoul.
Which nation as of 2011 holds the Olympic record in the men's 4x100m relay?
a. Untied States b. China c. Kenya d. Jamaica
Jamaica - The time of the race was 2 minutes and fifty-five seconds.
As of 2011 what is the Olympic record in the Women's pole vault?
a. 5.67m b. 5.15m c. 6.02m d. 5.05m
5.05m - This record was set in 2008 in Beijing.
Which nation hosted the Olympic Games in 1976?
a. Canada b. Korea c. Germany d. America
Canada - The host city was Montreal.
Which famous athlete lit the Olympic torch in America?
a. Mohamed Ali b. Michael Phelps c. Carl Lewis d. Mark Spitz
Mohamed Ali - Mohamed was a professional boxer.
Which of these is not a women's event in gymnastics?
a. Floor b. Uneven bars c. Beam d. Parallel bars
Parallel bars - The women also compete on the vault.
Which athlete became famous for raising his fist wearing a black glove?
a. Tommie Smith b. Charles Austin c. Carl Lewis d. Bob Beamon
Tommie Smith - Tommie and teammate John Carlos did this at the Games held in 1968.
In which sport did the famous Olympic "American Dream" team compete?
a. Basketball b. Relay c. Baseball d. Gymnastics
Basketball - The 'Dream Team' is a nickname for the team, which competed at the 1992 Games.
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