olympics Trivia Quiz # 65
This is Olympics Quiz # 65, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Olympics Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Olympics Question 1
Olympic Medallists: Men - Who is second in line of the all time medal table?
The correct answer is 'Mark Spitz'
Spitz, the swimmer from the USA.
Olympics Question 2
1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team - Which of the following teams did the U.S. not play in the 1980 Olympics?
The correct answer is 'Canada'
Surprisingly, the U.S. never faced Canada.
Olympics Question 3
Cool Runnings - What did Yul Brenner do, to earn money to get to the Olympics?
The correct answer is 'Arm wrestle'
Darice ran the kissing booth and was caught by his wife.
Sanka sang on the street and was paid a dollar to shut up.
Junior sold his car, and Yul Brenner arm wrestled, beating everyone except one woman.
Sanka sang on the street and was paid a dollar to shut up.
Junior sold his car, and Yul Brenner arm wrestled, beating everyone except one woman.
Olympics Question 4
The Famously Dubbed - Strap on your boxing gloves and get ready to float like a butterfly and sting like a bee! A retired boxer, the former three time World Heavyweight Champion and the winner of an Olympic gold medal was also named "Sportsman of the Century" by Sports Illustrated in 1999. He rejected a draft of service in the United States Army during Vietnam War due to his religious beliefs. He changed his name after joining the Nation of Islam (he later converted to Sunni Islam in 1975). Some know "The Greatest" also as the "Louisville Lip." Who is he?
The correct answer is 'Muhammad Ali'
"The Greatest" was more or less a nickname Ali gave to himself, by making the bold claim after a bout, "I am the greatest!" Others called him the "Louisville Lip" for his quick remarks and witty comments. Nevertheless, Ali was one of the best boxers to ever go into that profession, defeating almost all the top Heavyweights in his time and having so many different honors held to his name.
Olympics Question 5
Japan Geography 101 - The 1998 Olympic Winter Games were held in which area of Japan?
The correct answer is 'Nagano'
If you ever want to go skiing in Japan, Nagano is the place to go. The area is known as the Japanese Alps and boasts some really nice hot springs as well. Of the other three choices, Hokkaido is the only other reasonable choice. Nikko's main attraction is ancient temples, and Fukuoka is on the southern island of Kyushu.
Olympics Question 6
Mixed Moments 1 - Where were the 1988 Olympics held?
The correct answer is 'Seoul, Korea'
Olympics Question 7
Average Boxing - Lennox Lewis won Olympic gold for which country?
The correct answer is 'Canada'
An easy one.
Olympics Question 8
General Ski Racing - What image did Tommy Moe have on his helmet in the Lillehammer Olympics?
The correct answer is 'A Salmon'
Tommy spent a lot of his time growing up in Alaska, and still loves to fish, and so, the image of the salmon on his helmet.
Olympics Question 9
Track and Field Throws - In the 2000 Men's Olympic Discus final, who was the last thrower to make the finals?
The correct answer is 'Juergen Schultz'
Juergen Schultz just made it to the finals on his third throw of the prelims.
Olympics Question 10
Olympic Facts - In which of these years did Australia win more gold medals, than the other three?
The correct answer is '1956'
At the Melbourne Olympics in 1956 Australia won 13 gold medals, home town advantage I suppose! This record was broken at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, when Australia won a total of 16 gold medals.