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Top 20 most intriguing olympic trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

The Olympics are one of the most anticipated events in the world, with millions of people tuning in to watch the competitions every year. The Olympic Games have been around for over 2800 years, with the original games held in Olympia, Greece. Since then, the Olympics have been held all over the world, bringing together athletes from countries around the globe. The success of the Olympics is due to its appeal to athletes of all ages, genders, and nationalities. From figure skating to track and field, the Olympic Games offer an exciting array of sports and events. Now, challenge yourself and test your knowledge on the history and culture of the Olympic Games. Put your skills to the test with this Olympic trivia template!


1) Who was the first ever female athlete to win a gold medal in the Olympics?

  • Fanny Blankers-Koen
  • Marie-José Pérec
  • Irena Szewinska
  • Wyomia Tyus

2) In which year were the very first modern Olympic Games held?

  • 1894
  • 1896
  • 1900
  • 1904

3) What country had the most medals at the 2012 Olympics?

  • USA
  • Russia
  • United Kingdom
  • Germany

4) What was the first ever team sport to feature in the Olympics?

  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball

5) How many countries competed in the summer Olympics in 2016?

  • 207
  • 204
  • 215
  • 188

6) What is the official language of the Olympics?

  • Spanish
  • French
  • English
  • Greek

7) Which country was the host of the first Winter Olympic Games?

  • Austria
  • Canada
  • Switzerland
  • France

8) What is the name of the symbol for the Olympics?

  • First Step
  • Torch Bearer
  • Spirited Runner
  • Olympic Rings

9) What is the longest event in the history of the Olympics?

  • Men's Marathon
  • Men's 1500m
  • Women's 50km Walk
  • Women's 10km Swim

10) What year did women first compete in the Olympic Games?

  • 1912
  • 1900
  • 1928
  • 1948

11) Who was the first Black African athlete to win an Olympic gold medal?

  • Wayde van Niekerk
  • Elana Meyer
  • Akani Simbine
  • Kipchoge Keino

12) How many gold medals did Michael Phelps win in the 2008 Summer Olympics?

  • 9
  • 8
  • 7
  • 6

13) How many weight classes are there in Olympic Boxing?

  • 8
  • 10
  • 12
  • 6

14) What is the first event of the Olympics?

  • 100m sprint
  • Marathon
  • Swimming
  • Opening Ceremony

15) In which year were the first Paralympic Games held?

  • 1976
  • 1960
  • 1972
  • 1984

16) What is the oldest team sport in the Olympics?

  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Rugby
  • Football

17) Which country is set to host the 2024 Olympics?

  • China
  • Russia
  • Japan
  • France

18) How many sports were featured in the 2016 Olympics?

  • 28
  • 32
  • 26
  • 36

19) What is the highest-ever number of Olympic medals won by a single athlete?

  • 28
  • 31
  • 34
  • 26

20) What is the name of the flame lit by the sun in ancient Greece to start the Olympics?

  • Helios
  • Athena
  • Apollo
  • Zeus

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