Olympics Fun Facts

The Olympic torch relay is not an ancient tradition.

• True

• False

The Olympic gold medals today are made of solid gold.

• True

• False

How big is an Olympic-sized swimming pool?

• 50 meters (length) x 30 meters (width)

• 50 meters (length) x 25 meters (width)

• 50 meters (length) x 20 meters (width)

How many goose feathers it takes to make a badminton shuttlecock?

• 12

• 16

• 20

How many medals did China win at the 2008 Beijing Olympics?

• 100

• 101

• 110

Who is the most decorated (won the most medals) Olympian of all time?

• Usain Bolt (Athletics)

• Larisa Latynina (Gymnastics)

• Michael Phelps (Swimming)

_______ was the first Summer Olympics to be held entirely during winter time.

• London Olympics 2012

• Rio Olympics 2016

• Beijing Olympics 2008

In order for a sport to be included in the Olympics, it must be practiced by men in ___ countries on at least ___ continents and by women in 40 countries on at least 3 continents.

• 75; 4

• 80; 4

• 80; 3

Where will the 2028 Summer Olympics be held?

• Paris, France

• Los Angeles, United States

• Brisbane, Australia

Which of the following counties has not hosted any Summer or Winter Olympic Games?

• South Korea

• Spain

• Philippines