Test Your Knowledge On Olympic Games (USA)
-
What sport did Mary T. Meagher, nicknamed "Madame Butterfly" compete in winning three gold medals at the 1984 Olympic Games?
-
Long Jump
-
Beach Volleyball
-
Gymnastics
-
Swimming
-
Can you answer all these questions about Olympic Games (USA)?
Quiz Preview
- 2.
What is the name of the three-time Olympian who first joined the U.S. Ski Team in 1989 and earned a gold medal in 1998?
-
Cindy Nelson
-
Picabo Street
-
Alice McKennis
-
Lindsey Vonn
Correct Answer
A. Picabo StreetExplanation
Picabo Street is the correct answer because she is the three-time Olympian who joined the U.S. Ski Team in 1989 and won a gold medal in 1998. Cindy Nelson, Alice McKennis, and Lindsey Vonn are not the correct answers as they do not fit the given criteria.Rate this question:
-
- 3.
In what sport did Mia Hamm compete in Beijing where she helped her team to victory at the Summer Olympic Games?
-
Swimming
-
Volleyball
-
Soccer
-
Rowing
Correct Answer
A. SoccerExplanation
Mia Hamm competed in soccer at the Beijing Summer Olympic Games. She helped her team to victory in this sport.Rate this question:
-
- 4.
What is the name of the athlete who won eight swimming gold medals during the 2008 Olympic Games in China?
-
Matt Biondi
-
Michael Phelps
-
Johnny Weissmuller
-
Mark Spitz
Correct Answer
A. Michael PhelpsExplanation
Michael Phelps is the correct answer because he is the athlete who won eight swimming gold medals during the 2008 Olympic Games in China. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest swimmers of all time and holds numerous records in the sport. His achievement of winning eight gold medals in a single Olympic Games is unprecedented and solidifies his status as a legendary athlete in swimming.Rate this question:
-
- 5.
In what sport did Janet Evans compete during the 24th Olympic Games in Seoul, winning three gold medals?
-
Cross Country
-
Swimming
-
Gymnastics
-
Rowing
Correct Answer
A. SwimmingExplanation
Janet Evans competed in swimming during the 24th Olympic Games in Seoul, where she won three gold medals.Rate this question:
-
- 6.
In what sport did Monica Abbott compete in at the 2008 Olympic Games, winning a Silver Medal?
-
Beach Volleyball
-
Gymnastics
-
Softball
-
Judo
Correct Answer
A. SoftballExplanation
Monica Abbott competed in the sport of Softball at the 2008 Olympic Games, where she won a Silver Medal.Rate this question:
-
- 7.
In what sport did Kristin Armstrong compete winning a Gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games?
-
Tennis
-
Softball
-
Handball
-
Cycling
Correct Answer
A. CyclingExplanation
Kristin Armstrong competed in cycling and won a gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games.Rate this question:
-
- 8.
In what sport did Betsey Armstrong win a Silver medal at the 2008 Olympic Games?
-
Gymnastics
-
Swimming
-
Water Polo
-
Long Jump
Correct Answer
A. Water PoloExplanation
Betsey Armstrong won a Silver medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Water Polo.Rate this question:
-
- 9.
In what sport did Jake Arrieta win a Bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing?
-
Baseball
-
Handball
-
High Jump
-
Basketball
Correct Answer
A. BaseballExplanation
Jake Arrieta won a Bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing in the sport of Baseball.Rate this question:
-
- 10.
In what sport did Alexander Artemev help lead the U.S. to a Bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in the team competition?
-
Volleyball
-
Baseball
-
Track
-
Gymnastics
Correct Answer
A. GymnasticsExplanation
Alexander Artemev helped lead the U.S. to a Bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in the team competition in gymnastics.Rate this question:
-
- 11.
In what sport did Lloy Ball, from Fort Wayne, Indiana win a Gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games?
-
High Jump
-
Handball
-
Volleyball
-
Basketball
Correct Answer
A. VolleyballExplanation
Lloy Ball, from Fort Wayne, Indiana, won a Gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Volleyball.Rate this question:
-
- 12.
What sport did Brian Barden of California win a Bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing?
-
Baseball
-
Pole Vault
-
Basketball
-
Wrestling
Correct Answer
A. BaseballExplanation
Brian Barden of California won a Bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing in the sport of baseball.Rate this question:
-
- 13.
What sport did Lanny Barnes of Colorado compete in the 2010 and 2006 Winter Olympic Games?
-
Freestyle Skiing
-
Biathlon
-
Luge
-
Curling
Correct Answer
A. BiathlonExplanation
Lanny Barnes of Colorado competed in the Biathlon event at the 2010 and 2006 Winter Olympic Games. The Biathlon combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting, requiring athletes to demonstrate both speed and accuracy. Barnes' participation in this event at two consecutive Winter Olympic Games suggests her expertise and commitment to the sport.Rate this question:
-
- 14.
What sport did Nicole Barnhardt from Gilbertsville, PA win a Gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing?
-
Handball
-
Soccer
-
Track
-
Water Polo
Correct Answer
A. SoccerExplanation
Nicole Barnhardt from Gilbertsville, PA won a Gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing in soccer.Rate this question:
-
- 15.
In what sport did Jeremy Barrett compete in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, placing 14th with partner Caydee Denney?
-
Pairs Figure Skating
-
Curling
-
Bobsled
-
Luge
Correct Answer
A. Pairs Figure SkatingExplanation
Jeremy Barrett competed in the sport of pairs figure skating in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, where he placed 14th with his partner Caydee Denney.Rate this question:
-
Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Mar 15, 2023 +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Mar 15, 2023Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Mar 10, 2015Quiz Created by
Thames
Back to top