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luc pfeiffer
luc pfeiffer
Red-Nosed

Jul-5-2016 02:19

General Olympic Knowledge

Each question is worth one point unless otherwise noted. Please post your answers or responses below. We will post the answers on Friday (July 8, 2016). L


1. When and where were the Olympics originally founded (i.e.-- the FIRST set)?

2. Name 3 sports played during the Ancient Olympics.

3. Name 3 sports played when the Modern Olympics were first revived.

4. When were women first invited to compete in the games?

5. How many sports will the athletes compete in during the 2016 Rio Olympics?

6. What country has won the most medals at the Olympics, Summer and Winter combined?

7. What person has won the most medals (any type) at a SINGLE Olympics?

8. In what sports do men and women compete as equals historically in the Summer Games (i.e. â€" at the same time in a heat or competition)?

E.C. â€" What year did one of those sports change their format to men's and women's divisions? (1 pt.)

9. What 2 winter sports were included in the Summer Games (before the Winter Olympics were created)?

E.C. â€" When were the Winter Games created? (1 pt.)

10. When was the last time a sprinter in his thirties ran for the U.S at the Olympics prior to 2016?

E.C. â€" What is the name and event of the 34-year-old running for the U.S. in these games? (One pt.)


E.C. â€" What sports were discontinued after the 2012 London Games? (3 pts.)

E.C. â€" What 2 discontinued sports are returning to the 2016 Rio Games? (1 pt.)


If you have any problems deciphering or interpreting the questions, please PM Breitkat, David Adams, or Luc Pfeiffer. We will check our mail several times each day and will get back to you as soon as we can.

Have fun and GO SWISS!!! L

Replies

Breitkat
Breitkat
Pinball Amateur

Jul-15-2016 01:26

E.C. ��" What is the name and event of the 34-year-old running for the U.S. in these games?

Justin Gatlin, 34, will compete in both the 100m and 200 m events. A 41-year-old, Bernard Lagat will also compete in the men's 5000m competition.

E.C. ��" What sports were discontinued after the 2012 London Games? (3 pts.)

Baseball and softball were officially discontinued, with no return dates planned.

E.C. ��" What 2 discontinued sports are returning to the 2016 Rio Games? (1 pt.)

Golf and rugby are on the official calendar of events at the Rio Games, and male and female athletes will compete in them.

Breitkat
Breitkat
Pinball Amateur

Jul-15-2016 01:44

We'd like to thank both Puck Shady and Etain for answering this quiz. Mr. Shady got 3 1/2 out of 15. Ms. Etain got 12 out of 15. So Congratulations, Etain!! You win!!!! ;-D ;-D ;-D

Good job, both of you!! ;-D

Breit and Luc

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