olympics Trivia Quiz # 23
This is Olympics Quiz # 23, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Olympics Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Olympics Question 1
Modern Summer Olympics - In what year were Olympics first held in North America?
The correct answer is '1904'
The 1904 Summer Olympics were held in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Olympics Question 2
Cathy Rigby - What year did Cathy Rigby first perform in the Olympics?
The correct answer is '1968'
Cathy Rigby first went to the Olympics in 1968 and again in 1972, where she became the first American woman to win a medal in gymnastics.
Olympics Question 3
Olympic Swimmers - In 2001, I came home a triple World Champion, taking out two of the three possible world championship titles in the butterfly events. I then went onto have a great year in 2002, winning numerous gold medals at Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacs. Due to injury in 2003, I was unable to retain my titles at the World Championships. When 2004 came around, I was ready to take on the rest of the world at the Athens Olympics. I came home with three gold and one silver. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Petria Thomas'
Petria took home gold in the 100M Butterfly, 4X100M Freestyle, and 4X100M Medley relays.
Olympics Question 4
The 2006-07 Spurs Roster - This international player was added to the roster in 2005, after he had won Olympic gold in 2004. Who wore number #7 in the season?
The correct answer is 'Fabricio Oberto'
Aside from the NBA, Oberto has also played professionally in Greece, Argentina, Italy, and Spain.
Olympics Question 5
Alive and Kickin' in the 1980s - Proving that steroids deteriorate the brain, this Canadian sprinter claimed someone had slipped these drugs into his water bottle so he would fail his drug test after the 1988 100 meter dash olympic final. Which of the following was a steroid abuser?
The correct answer is 'Ben Johnson'
Dang, Ben . . . stuff like that is ALWAYS happening!
Olympics Question 6
Snowboarding - Which was a new snowboarding event at these Olympics?
The correct answer is 'Snowboard Cross'
Snowboarding Cross is where four people race against each other. The top two people advance to the next round.
Olympics Question 7
Olympic Facts - Which competitor from Great Britain won a fifth Olympic gold medal in 2000, in as many Olympic Games competitions?
The correct answer is 'Steven Redgrave'
Rower Steven Redgrave won his fifth Olympic gold medal as a member of the Great Britain coxless four crew in Sydney in 2000. He won his first gold medal in 1984 as a member of the coxed four crew, and in 1988, 1992 and 1996 he won in the coxless pairs.
Olympics Question 8
A 50 - 50 Chance. Life's a Lot Like That! - It is tradition that all countries tip their flags to honor the host nation during the opening ceremonies of the Olympics.
The correct answer is 'False'
The United States is the only country that does not tip its flag during the Olympic opening ceremonies.
Olympics Question 9
Easy General Knowledge 31 - At the 1932 Lake Placid Winter Olympics, American Edward Eagan became the first man to win gold medals in both the summer and winter Olympics. At which two sports did he achieve this?
The correct answer is 'Bobsleighing and boxing'
American Edward Eagan won gold with the four-man bobsled team in Lake Placid in 1932 and the light-heavyweight boxing title in 1920 at Antwerp.
Olympics Question 10
2000 Olympic Champions - Swimming - Who was the 2000 Olympic champion/s in the Men's 50M Freestyle?
The correct answer is 'Gary Hall Jr & Anthony Ervin'
Both Gary Hall Jr and Anthony Ervin are from the USA. Anthony Ervin went onto win the Men's 50M Free at the 2001 World Championships.