Road to Paris- Stop 3- Galway

What sport does Arfric Keogh do?

• Basketball

• Running

• Rowing

Answer explanation

Aifric Keogh is an Olympic Bronze medallist rower in the coxless four event.

What county is Afric from ?

• Mayo

• Sligo

• Galway

Answer explanation

Aifric is from Galway and she started rowing at The Jes school in Galway City.

Respect is an important part of teamwork

• true

• false

What do the 5 Olympic Rings symbolise?

• Colours of the rainbow

• Continents of world joined in peace & harmony

• Infinity

• 5 types of animals

The Olympic Torch relay will travel from _____ to Paris

• Olympia, Greece

• New York city, USA

• The Moon

Answer explanation

The Olympic flame arriving in the host country symbolises the advent of the spirit of the Games.

Before lighting the cauldron at the opening ceremony, the flame is carried by a multitude of torchbearers throughout the host country and into the host city.

How do rowers traditionally show respect to their opponents after a race?

• birthday bumps

• 3 cheers or

  a hip-hip horrays

• high fives