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  1912 Stockholm Summer Olympics   popular trivia quiz  
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The 1912 Olympics in Stockholm were a wonderful success. Over 2400 athletes from 28 nations participated in the games. It came at a high point in history, just before World War I. You may be surprised at some of the sporting events that were contested.
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  Olympic Games 1908 & 1912    
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The Olympic Games returned to Europe for the Games of 1908 and 1912. What do you know about these pre-World War I Games?
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1912 Stockhom Trivia Questions
1. Where were the 1908 Olympic Games held?

From Quiz Olympic Games 1908 & 1912

Answer: London

A new stadium called White City was built in London for the Games. These Games were originally awarded to Rome, but the Italians withdrew because of financial problems.

2. Only two teams entered this competition, the London Police (representing Great Britain) and the Stockholm Police (representing Sweden). Which sport was this?

From Quiz 1912 Stockholm Summer Olympics

Answer: Tug of war

The Swedish team walked away with the gold medal in this sport. This sport was contested at every Summer Olympics from 1904-1920. Rules for this competition varied at each Olympics. It was finally phased out after the 1920 Summer Olympic Games in Antwerp.

3. How many countries competed in 1908?

From Quiz Olympic Games 1908 & 1912

Answer: 22

Countries competing for the first time included Iceland, New Zealand, and Turkey.

4. At the age of 64, Oscar Swahn won his third gold medal at these games by participating in which now defunct competition?

From Quiz 1912 Stockholm Summer Olympics

Answer: Shooting running deer

No live deers were used in the competition. It was a deer-shaped target that was used. Swahn won three gold medals, one silver medal, and two bronze medals in the three Olympic Games he participated in. This competition made its last appearance in the 1924 Olympics. He was 72 when he competed in his last Games when he won a silver medal.

5. In 1908, there were five divisions in boxing in the 1908 Games. Incredibly, Great Britain won fourteen of the fifteen medals awarded. What country was the other medallist from?

From Quiz Olympic Games 1908 & 1912

Answer: Australia

Reginald "Snowy" Baker from Australia, won the silver medal in the Middleweight Division.

6. Sadly, the Modern Olympic Games experienced its first fatality since its inception in 1896. Portuguese athlete Francisco Lazaro died of a heart attack while participating in which event?

From Quiz 1912 Stockholm Summer Olympics

Answer: Marathon

While all the choices were actual competitions, Mr. Lazaro was running the marathon. He collapsed after running 29 kilometers. An autopsy revealed that he had covered himself with wax in an attempt to protect his skin from sunburn. The day of the race was very hot and the wax prevented him from perspiring and led to heat stroke and an electrolyte imbalance which caused his death.

7. The 1908 Marathon was the first time, the now standard length of 42.195km (26 miles 385 yards) was used. Who was the winner?

From Quiz Olympic Games 1908 & 1912

Answer: John Hayes (U.S.A.)

Pietri finished first, but was disqualified for receiving assistance from officials during his last lap of White City Stadium. The strange figure of 42.195km was set, because it is the distance from the Stadium to the nursery window in the grounds of Windsor Castle. Hayes was promoted to winner, with Hefferon second and Forshaw third.

8. Which future U.S. General competed in the modern pentathlon competition?

From Quiz 1912 Stockholm Summer Olympics

Answer: George S. Patton

George Patton competed and did well. He placed 6th in the 300m freestyle swim out of 37 contestants. He placed third in the cross-country equestrian steeplechase, in fencing, and also in four kilometer cross-country foot race. He finished in 5th place overall. He also qualified for the 1916 Olympics which were canceled due to the onset of World War I.

9. Which country won most medals in the 1908 Games?

From Quiz Olympic Games 1908 & 1912

Answer: Great Britain

Great Britain, the host country won 145 medals, including 56 gold. U.S.A. won 47 (23 gold), Sweden was next with 25 (8 gold), and France won 19 (5 gold).

10. The 1912 Olympic Games were held in Scandinavia, the first time in that part of the world. Which city was the host?

From Quiz Olympic Games 1908 & 1912

Answer: Stockholm

The Stockholm Olympic Games were attended by 28 countries, comprising 2,500 athletes, of which 55 were women.

11. Which Native-American athlete had his gold medals stripped after winning the gold medal in both the pentathlon and decathlon?

From Quiz 1912 Stockholm Summer Olympics

Answer: Jim Thorpe

Jim Thorpe has been considered one of the most gifted athletes of the 20th Century. His medals were stripped when it was learned he had played baseball for money. At that time the rules for participating athletes had strict rules that all participants must be amateurs. These rules were applied in a capricious and unfair manner. In 1983, this ruling was rescinded and his medals were posthumously awarded to his children.

12. Which country won the most medals in the 1912 Games?

From Quiz Olympic Games 1908 & 1912

Answer: Sweden

The U.S.A. won more gold medals (25) than Sweden (24), but overall the Swedes won 64 medals to U.S.A.'s 62. This was after adjusting the numbers following the reinstatement of Jim Thorpe's two gold medals. Great Britain won 41 medals (10 of them gold), and Finland 26 (9 gold).

13. In the 1912 Games, the longest ever Olympic Games cycling road race took place, over 320km. How long did it take the winner, South African Rudolph Lewis, to complete?

From Quiz Olympic Games 1908 & 1912

Answer: 10 hours 42 minutes

A long race! Today's road race is usually over about 200km and takes about four hours.

14. A member of which royal family won the men's 100m freestyle swimming event in 1912?

From Quiz Olympic Games 1908 & 1912

Answer: Hawaiian

Duke Kahanamoku competed in four Olympic Games before becoming a film star. He won gold medals in 1912 and 1920 and a silver in 1924, all in the 100m freestyle. He also won medals in swimming relays and in Water polo and popularised surfing in his native Hawaii.

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