olympics Trivia Quiz # 134
This is Olympics Quiz # 134, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Olympics Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Olympics Question 1
Ultimate Skating - Which skater won the Olympic gold medal in the men's event at the 2002 Olympics?
The correct answer is 'Alexei Yagudin'
Yagudin represented Russia.
Olympics Question 2
2004 Olympics - Two countries were in the Olympics for the first time. What were they?
The correct answer is 'Kiribati and Timor-Leste'
Kiribati and Timor-Leste came in for the first time in 2004. Neither of them won any medals.
Olympics Question 3
US Winter Olympics - Prior to the 2002 Winter Olympics, who was the last US Male skater to win a Olympic medal in Figure Skating?
The correct answer is 'Paul Wylie'
He won a Silver medal in 1992.
Olympics Question 4
Three Streets 8 - Olympics: What is one major difference between the Modern Olympics and the Ancient Olympics
The correct answer is 'Modern Olympics are cancelled in times of war, the Ancient Olympics were not.'
The Ancient Olympics were very similar to the Modern ones, complete with professional athletes, crooked officiating, preferential treatment for the successful athletes when they got home, and long lines for the bathroom. The only thing that was different was that war did not cancel the games. However, one year the games were interrupted when a battle was fought in Olympia. The spectators cheered on the soldiers and took bets on the outcome.
Olympics Question 5
Olympic Facts - In what sport did Sweden win its first ever Olympic gold medal?
The correct answer is 'Tug-of-war'
The first Olympic gold medal for Sweden was won by a combination of three Swedes and three other Scandanavians in a tug-of-war competition in 1900.
Olympics Question 6
Coubertin's Legacy - How long did the St. Louis Olympics (1904) last?
The correct answer is '5 days'
The Olympics were part of the World Fair and some very strange events were included; mud fights, rock throwing, and pole climbing. The accounts of the marathon were so hilarious, that they would make a very good slap-stick movie.
Olympics Question 7
The Figure Skaters - Katarina Witt, along with 4-world titles and 2-Olympic gold medals, won 6-European championships. Which of the following other skaters has also accomplished this?
The correct answer is 'Sonja Henie'
Sonja Henie and Katarina Witt both won six European titles. Surya Bonaly was close to joining that list, but only won 5.
Olympics Question 8
2.07 "Soul Mates" - Who said the following line? -- "Do you seriously expect me to become involved in your sexual olympics?"
The correct answer is 'Timov'
This is one of my favorite Londo-Timov exchanges in this episode. Londo replies to this comment: "They [Daggair and Mariel] are merely expressing their feelings for me." To which Timov replies "I can do that!" and then slaps him across the face.
Olympics Question 9
Olympic Games 1896 to 1904 - The Games of the third Olympiad in 1904 were held where?
The correct answer is 'St Louis'
At the request of President Theodore Roosevelt, these Games were awarded to St Louis to coincide with the World's Fair being held in that city.
Olympics Question 10
Former Olympic Boxers - This 1984 Olympic gold medalist never fought for a title?
The correct answer is 'Jerry Page'
Jerry Page who won a gold medal (light welterweight 139-lbs) at the 1984 games, never received a title shot. In fact, by today standards he didn't fare well as a pro, finishing with a so-called unimpressive record of 11-4. Raldolph, Walker, and Mooney, were on that great 1976 Olympic boxing team that featured five gold medal winners, one of which, is Leo Randolph.