Science & Olympic Games

What device is used to precisely measure the time during Olympic competitions?

• tachometer

• barometer

• chronometer

• thermometer

How is the Olympic flame lighted?

• with gas

• with the sun

• with oil

• with lava

According to a study published in 2020, what biological factor can compromise a sportsman's performance?

• his internal clock

• the colour of his hair

• his height

• his liver function

What is the optimal angle for the javelin throwing?

• 12 to 15 degrees

• 30 to 40 degrees

• 65 to 70 degrees

• 84 to 90 degrees

What is Usain Bolt's speed record in the 100 meters (athletics)?

• 6 km per hour (9.94 miles per hour)

• 37.5 km per hour (23.30 miles per hour)

• 59.6 km per hour (37.04 miles per hour)

• 92.7 km per hour (57.61 miles per hour)

What is the unit of energy for the human body?

• gram

• ampere

• volt

• calorie

How long is a marathon race in the Olympic Games?

• 10 km (6.21 miles)

• 21 km (13.05 miles)

• 42 km (26.1 miles)

• 100 km (62.14 miles)

What do the Olympic Rings represent?

• continents

• skin colour

• sports

• planets

Who is considered as the father of the Modern Olympic Games?

• Jesse Owens

• Usain Bolt

• Pierre de Coubertin

• Carl Lewis

What organ of the human body is mostly responsible for the production of energy during physical activity?

• the brain

• the lungs

• the liver

• the muscles