Olympics General Knowledge Quiz

Test your mettle, get a medal!

 

On your mark, get set, GO! 

The Olympics are such a big TV event, whenever they air. Whether you tune in or not, the fever swells to a point where you can't ignore it. The games are a big deal! Plus, they're a chance to see what we have in common with our overseas nature, as we're all bonded by the spirit of competition.

Speaking of the spirit of competition, we hope you've got your bragging boots laced up. You're going to need them if you get the gold on this quiz. We've assembled ten general knowledge questions, and we want to see how many you get right! 

Have fun, and be sure to share your score and your favorite Olympics moment in the comments section below!

  1. Where were the first ancient Olympic Games held?
  2. Which country has won the most gold medals in the history of the Summer Olympics?
  3. Which athlete was known as the "Flying Finn" and won nine gold medals, absolutely dominating in distance running competition?
  4. What do the five interlocking rings represent?
  5. Which sport was introduced to the Summer Olympics for the first time in 2020?
  6. Michael Phelps holds the record for all-time gold medal count. How many does he have?
  7. Which country holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals won in the Winter Games?
  8. Speaking of the Winter Olympics, when was the first one held?
  9. What city will host the 2028 summer Olympics?
  10. The Olympic motto is "Citius, Altius, Fortius." What does it mean in English?

Olympics General Knowledge Quiz

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36 Comments

Runeshaper 10 days ago
6/10

SIIIIIIIIIIIILVER!

Very education quiz. Thanks, MeTV!
WilliamJorns 11 days ago
6 out of 10 right - Silver! I guessed at all of them. I'm lucky I got any right.
CortneyNicole 11 days ago
7/10 I got silver, couldn't make it to gold so far.
bmoore4026 12 days ago
6 out of 10. I got silver, just like many of our US Olympians have these games. Great Britain, China, and France have been getting a lot of gold medals.
CrumblyCrunchies 12 days ago
4. I never watch the Olympics...or golf or tennis or auto racing. Bor ring
Ready2go 13 days ago
1/10. I tripped out of the gate !
AllisonWunderland 13 days ago
5/10…At least I got half of em’ right 🤭
jdiperri 13 days ago
9/10. Olive branches all around!
bmoore4026 jdiperri 12 days ago
You got gold! Cue the MeTV national anthem *theme to MASH starts playing*
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