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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 Olympics: More Than a Game
The modern Olympics have produced many amazing memories. Here is a small sampling.
Tough
10 Q
cazza2902
Jan 17 10
219 plays
2 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
1188 plays
3 Greek Gold Medalists
Everyone knows that the Olympics originated from Greece, but how many people know about the Greek champions? This quiz is about some of the gold medalists to hail from Greece.
Average
10 Q
davegrilla
Jul 14 09
132 plays
4 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.
Tough
10 Q
romeomikegolf
Apr 20 08
477 plays
5 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
633 plays
6 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
4683 plays
7 Olympic Games Ancient History
How well do you know ancient Olympic Games history?
Difficult
10 Q
rpeeves
Dec 06 06
564 plays
8 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
798 plays
9 The Olympic Games
10 questions about the history of the Olympic Games. Enjoy!
Average
10 Q
SeanRob
Jan 03 09
648 plays
10 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
639 plays
11 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!
Difficult
20 Q
Engadine
May 06 04
1266 plays
12 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
1365 plays
13 20th Century Olympics
A quiz about the Olympic Games of the 20th Century.
Tough
25 Q
rmillar
Jan 15 01
3060 plays
14 Coubertin's Legacy
It's that time again to look at events and personalities associated with the modern Olympic movement. Good luck.
Tough
10 Q
Fiachra
Aug 14 04
336 plays
15 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
624 plays
16 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
2724 plays
17 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
1263 plays
18 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
525 plays
19 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
333 plays
20 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
2502 plays
21 Cool Olympic Facts
Think you know about the Olympic Games? Come and see if you really do.
Average
10 Q
stonewallsmith
Nov 24 00
2532 plays
22 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
1710 plays
23 The Olympic Games
Here is some tough Olympic Trivia.
Tough
10 Q
daisyduke71
Jul 21 01
1323 plays
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Last Updated Feb 06 10 5:44 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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