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What is the year of the first known Ancient Olympic Games?

The first Olympic Games took place in Olympia, Greece, and the only winner was a cook named Coroebus.
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In which year did the modern Olympics start?

The first official modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece from April 6, 1896 to April 15, 1896.
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Which of the following sports will be introduced in the 2020 Olympics?

The International Olympics Committee has decided to include surfing, sport climbing, karate, and skateboarding in the 2020 Olympics.
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How many rings does the Olympic flag have?

The five rings represent five parts of the world: The Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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How often are the Olympic Games held?

The Summer and Winter Olympics used to take place in the same year until the 1990s. Today, they are separated by two years and are held every 4 years.
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Which organization manages the Olympic Games?

IOC or International Olympic Committee is a permanent organization founded in 1894.
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Where is the Olympic torch lit?

The temple of Goddess Hera was erected around 590BC. Every Olympic torch is lit in front of the ruins of this temple.
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Which watch manufacturer is the Official Time for the Olympics till 2032?

OMEGA is the first Worldwide Olympic Partner to commit to the Olympic Movement till 2032.
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In which Olympic Games did a man fly into the central stadium with a jetpack?

Bill Suitor from Bell Aerosystems mesmerized the crowd at the stadium by flying with a jet pack.
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Which of these did China do to prepare for the 2008 Beijing Olympics?

China shot silver iodide rockets into the clouds, causing it to rain, ensuring good weather and less air pollution for the Olympic Games.
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In which year did Canada host the Summer Olympics?

6084 athletes took part in the 1976 Summer Olympics held in Montreal, Canada.
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Which of these weapons is used in the Olympic fencing event?

Foil is a type of sword used for fencing. Other types of swords used are épées and sabers.
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Which athlete has won the most Olympic medals?

The American athlete Michael Phelps has won more than 23 gold medals and multiple silver and bronze medals.
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What did Muhammad Ali wear while flying to Rome for the 1960 Games?

Muhammad Ali feared flying in airplanes, so he reportedly wore a parachute for the entire duration of the flight to Rome.
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Which of these countries has not hosted the Summer Olympics?

The United States, meanwhile, has hosted four Winter and four Summer Olympics.
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Which was the only event in the first Ancient Olympics?

The race was only 200 yards long from one end of the stadium to the other and was won by Coroebus of Elis who was a cook by profession.
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What is the minimum composition of gold in the Olympic gold medals?

The gold medals are made of 92.5% silver, and a minimum of 6 grams of gold. They must have a diameter of 60mm and thickness of 3mm.
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Which of these sports debuted in the 1972 Olympics?

Slalom canoeing is also known as white water canoe racing. It was introduced as an Olympic game in 1972, followed by rhythmic gymnastics in 1984, and table tennis in 1988.
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Which Native American won two gold medals in 1912 before becoming a footballer?

The athlete won gold in the decathlon and pentathlon events in the 1912 Olympics.
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Which musicians were featured in a competition in the ancient Olympic Games?

Heralds and trumpeters were judged by their sound quality, and the winner was given the honor of announcing the sport champions on the final day of the games.
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Which city has hosted the modern Olympic Games thrice?

The city of London has hosted the Olympic Games in 1908, 1948, and 2012.
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Which country topped the medal table in the 1896 Olympics?

Greece topped the medal table in the 1896 Olympics with 10 gold medals, 17 silver medals, and 19 bronze medals.
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Which athlete slowed down during his rowing race in the Amsterdam 1928 Olympics?

Bobby Pearce faced a unique challenge during his quaterfinal race he had to slow down to let a family of ducks pass by. He still won the race by 30 seconds
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How many athletes competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics?

11238 athletes from 207 nations participated in the 2016 Olympics. Moreover, for the first time, a refugee team comprising of 10 athletes took part in the Olympic Games.
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When did Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of IOC, win an Olympic medal?

Baron Pierre de Coubertin won a gold medal in Mixed Literature category for his poem "Ode to Sport."
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Which of these were used as targets in the 1900 Olympics?

Live birds were used as targets for the first time in the 1900 Olympics, but thankfully, the Olympics officials decided to replace them with disc-shaped targets called clay pigeons from then on.
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When was the last time golf featured in the Olympics before 2016?

At least 77 golfers took part in the 1904 Olympics from two countries alone — USA and Canada.
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In the 1900 Olympics, which of these sports were women allowed to participate in?

The 1900 Olympic Games was the first one to feature female athletes. Tennis and golf were the only sporting events in which women could compete in individual disciplines.
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Who won the 100M men’s sprint race in the 2004 Olympics?

Justin Gatlin won the race with a time of 9.85 seconds.
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Guess Great Britain’s flag bearer during the 2012 London Olympics’ opening ceremony

Christopher Andrew Hoy is a British racing driver and a former track cyclist. Ben Ainslie became the flag bearer for the closing ceremony.
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