Test Your Olympic Knowledge 1
So you think you know a lot about the Olympics? Here's a hard-hitting quiz that could stump even the most ardent fan of the rings.
By Randy Sumimoto & Dennis Pimentel
sports@mercurynews. Com
- 1.
Which nation captured the most medals at the first modern Summer Games in Athens (1896)?
- A.
Greece
- B.
Germany
- C.
United States
Correct Answer
A. GreeceExplanation
Greece captured a whopping 47 medals, compared with 19 for the second-place United States.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which future world heavyweight champion did not win an Olympic gold medal?
- A.
Muhammad Ali
- B.
Evander Holyfield
- C.
Lennox Lewis
Correct Answer
B. Evander HolyfieldExplanation
Despite dominating the light-heavyweight division, Evander Holyfield settled for bronze in 1984 after he was disqualified during the semifinals for delivering a knockout blow after the break against New Zealand's Kevin Barry.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 in Olympic competition?
- A.
Olga Korbut
- B.
Nadia Comaneci
- C.
Mary Lou Retton
Correct Answer
B. Nadia ComaneciExplanation
Romania's Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast in Olympic history to earn a perfect score of 10.0 for her performance on the uneven bars in Montreal in 1976. The scoreboard wasn't even equipped to flash "10.00," so the operator went with "1.00." Comaneci went on to earn the perfect 10.0 six more times.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of these sports has been a part of every Summer Olympics?
- A.
Basketball
- B.
Wrestling
- C.
Fencing
Correct Answer
C. FencingExplanation
Fencing has always been included in the Summer Olympics.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who scored the winning basket for the U.S.S.R. in the controversial win over the U.S. in the 1972 Men's Basketball gold medal game?
- A.
Alexander Belov
- B.
Sarunas Marciulionis
- C.
Arvydas Sabonis
Correct Answer
A. Alexander BelovExplanation
Belov hit the shot for the U.S.S.R.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who is the first female athlete to win six medals in one Olympics?
- A.
Amanda Beard
- B.
Natalie Coughlin
- C.
Dana Torres
Correct Answer
B. Natalie CoughlinExplanation
Coughlin. In 2008 she won the 100-meter backstroke, took silver in the 4 x 100 freestyle relay and the 4 x 100 medley relay. She also added bronze medals in the 200 meter individual medley, 4 x 200 freestyle relay, and the 100 freestyle.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How many gold medals did Jesse Owens win in the 1936 Games in Berlin?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
5
Correct Answer
B. 4Explanation
Jesse Owens won four gold medals: in the 100, 200, long jump and 4 x 100 relay.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of these has never been an Olympic sport?
- A.
Checkers
- B.
Croquet
- C.
Tug-of-war
Correct Answer
A. CheckersExplanation
Checkers.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Including 2012, how many times has London hosted the Summer Olympics?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
Correct Answer
C. 3Explanation
London hosted the Olympics in 1908 and 1948 and is the first city to host the Olympic Games three times.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which European city hosted the first modern Olympic Games?
- A.
Paris
- B.
London
- C.
Athens
Correct Answer
C. AthensExplanation
Athens in 1896.Rate this question:
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