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Who was the first Olympic champion? Which country won the most gold medals in the Olympic Games? How did the Games evolve? It's all here. See if you can be an Olympic trivia champion with these quizzes!
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1 Discontinued Olympic Events
Bored with the same old Olympic sports? Test your knowledge of some of the events that are sadly no longer part of the present-day Games.
Difficult
10 Q
stedman
Oct 02 07
1548 plays
2 Olympic Symbols and Ceremonies
This quizzie is about the symbolism and ceremonies associated with the Olympics. Good luck as you 'Go for the Gold'!
Average
10 Q
catnippin
Aug 23 01
5133 plays
3 Legends of the Olympics
The Olympics are considered the greatest sporting event on Earth. Little wonder then, that they were monumental in the sporting careers of many famous sporters. A number of them will be presented to you in this quiz.
Average
10 Q
engels
Nov 23 08
1170 plays
4 They Won Our Hearts
Both the Winter and Summer Olympics frequently throw up characters who win our hearts, but no medals. Here is a small selection.
Tough
10 Q
Christinap
Feb 15 10
522 plays
5 20th Century Olympians
The Olympic Games are the world's premier sporting event. This quiz focuses on some of the competitors rather than the venues. All questions relate to the summer games.
Average
10 Q
romeomikegolf
Apr 20 08
2049 plays
6 Olympic Games Ancient History
How well do you know ancient Olympic Games history?
Difficult
10 Q
rpeeves
Dec 06 06
756 plays
7 Olympics: More Than a Game
The modern Olympics have produced many amazing memories. Here is a small sampling.
Average
10 Q
cazza2902
Jan 17 10
498 plays
8 20th Century Olympics
A quiz about the Olympic Games of the 20th Century.
Tough
25 Q
rmillar
Jan 15 01
3468 plays
9 Olympic Symbols
Olympic symbols have been a part of the Games as is the competition. Do you think you know their backgrounds?
Very Difficult
10 Q
rpeeves
Dec 09 06
1050 plays
10 History of the Olympic Games
According to Greek legend, the Olympic Games were founded by Heracles, son of Zeus. But what do you know about the Olympic Games (Ancient and Modern)? All multiple choice questions. Have a go!
Tough
20 Q
Engadine
May 06 04
1482 plays
11 The Ancient Greek Olympics
This quiz is about the first Olympic games from Ancient Greece. This quiz is dedicated to a special friend who helped me when I needed help. Thank you.
Tough
10 Q
LILSPIKEY
Jan 21 02
1515 plays
12 Olympics Throughout Time
Some historical facts about Olympics at different points of time. These are not questions about certain sports or winners of certain Olympics, but more questions about Olympic Games itself.
Difficult
20 Q
Angua
Nov 05 02
1428 plays
13 Olympians
Each question has a name of a famous (or not so famous) Olympic athlete. You have to match each person to their competitive sport. Good luck!
Average
10 Q
swimmgirl
Dec 09 10
939 plays
14 Olympic Sport Debut Years
Tug of war, rugby, polo, lacrosse, and golf were once on the Olympic program. This quiz is based on 25 sports at the Olympics. Simply choose the year that it first appeared at the Olympics as a full medal sport.
Difficult
25 Q
avenger
Feb 14 03
756 plays
15 The Race Is On!
This quiz will be all about different races in the Olympic Games. Have fun!
Average
10 Q
triviaking162
Apr 18 12
474 plays
16 The Olympic Games
10 questions about the history of the Olympic Games. Enjoy!
Average
10 Q
SeanRob
Jan 03 09
1026 plays
17 Olympic Host Cities
A variety of facts relating to athletes who have participated in, and cities that have hosted, the Olympic Games.
Tough
10 Q
gunstone
Aug 06 02
2982 plays
18 Olympic Knowledge
I hope you know where the 1964 Winter Olympics took place! If you don't, good luck on this quiz!
Tough
10 Q
metsfan1001
Feb 15 10
531 plays
19 Coubertin's Legacy
It's that time again to look at events and personalities associated with the modern Olympic movement. Good luck.
Average
10 Q
Fiachra
Aug 14 04
465 plays
20 Twisted History: The Olympics
Enchanting and mysterious, the Olympic Games have seen the most prominent sportsmen held in high regard since the time of the Ancient Greeks. This quiz will see us delving into the long, sordid, and sometimes surprising past of the Olympic Games!
Difficult
15 Q
Flynn_17
Sep 26 05
612 plays
21 Olympic Hosts Revisited
This quiz is about places which have held the games more than once. Good luck!
Average
10 Q
Lottie1001
May 07 08
861 plays
22 Winning Gold At The Olympics
This quiz has questions from the Summer and Winter Olympics. It is all mutiple choice. Good Luck!
Tough
10 Q
dingbatalso
Aug 25 00
2721 plays
23 Olympic Mascots
The Olympic Games have, for many years, been one of the major events on the sporting calendar. As a result, the Games are shown throughout the world, and countries now adopt an official Olympic mascot which may be used to identify the Olympic Games.
Tough
10 Q
jglane
Aug 24 10
261 plays
24 Do You Know Your Olympics?
This is not the be all and end all of Olympic Quizzes. I hope you have fun.
Difficult
10 Q
avenger
Oct 11 00
1920 plays
25 Cool Olympic Facts
Think you know about the Olympic Games? Come and see if you really do.
Average
10 Q
stonewallsmith
Nov 24 00
2853 plays
26 The Olympic Games
Here is some tough Olympic Trivia.
Difficult
10 Q
daisyduke71
Jul 21 01
1575 plays
27 Almost Hosted The Olympics
This quiz is about the cities that came second place in the International Olympic Committee voting for the Olympic host cities, or that intended to host the Olympics, but for some reason or other could not.
Difficult
10 Q
acm2210
Oct 27 06
438 plays
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Last Updated Sep 09 12 12:32 AM

Some sample questions from this category:

* What event did Spiridon Louis win at the 1896 Athens Olympics?
* How many gold medals did Jesse Owens win at the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
* Mary Lou Retton won a gold medal in gymnastics at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. What last event did she win to receive the overall title?
* In men's gymnastics what country won the team title at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics?
* How old was Sonja Henie when she participated in the 1924 Chamonix Winter Olympics?


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