Modern Olympics Trivia Quiz

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1. What is the meaning of the motto 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' of the Olympic Games?

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Devised by a French educationist, Father Henri Didon, the Latin motto 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' means Faster, Higher, Stronger.

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What do you know about the Olympic Games? Here, we have a "Modern Olympics trivia quiz" to test your knowledge about The Summer Olympic Games. The Games of... see morethe Olympiad is an international multi-sport event. The Modern Olympic Games were inaugurated in Athens and are held at the beginning of every Olympiad. The Games were organized as a summer sports event through 1920. What else do you know about these games? Let's test it out with the help of the quiz below.
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2. In which year were the first Modern Olympics held?

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The Modern Olympics were first held in 1896 in Athens, Greece. They were started by a rich Frenchman, Baron Pierre de Coubertin.

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3. Who was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 seven times at the Olympics?

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When Nadia Comaneci, the Romanian gymnast, scored the first-ever perfect 10 in gymnastics at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, the scoreboard was not ready for this perfect score and showed only 1.00. Seven perfect 10s helped Nadia win 3 golds, 1 silver and 1 bronze.

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4. Who has won the maximum number of gold medals in a single Olympic Games in the history of the Olympics?

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Michael Phelps won eight gold medals at Beijing 2008. It was the most in a single Olympics.
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5. When was the original Olympiad first held?

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The original Olympiad of which there is certain record was held in 776 B.C. at Olympia in Greece. Coroibos, a cook from Elis, won the foot race. The Modern Olympics were first held in 1896 in Athens, Greece.

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6. Who started the modern Olympics?

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Baron Pierre de Coubertin, a French educator and historian founded the International Olympic Committee.

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7. Who is the only athlete to win the Olympic marathon title twice in succession?

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Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia won the Olympic marathon title in 1960 and 1964.

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8. Who was the first winner in modern Olympics?

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James B. Connolly, First modern Olympic champion. The Georgia Connection, Circa 1896. After James Connelly won the triple jump event, he telegraphed to his family the following message: "The Greeks conquered Europe, I've conquered the world."

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9. What is the serial number of the 2008 Beijing Olympics?

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The 2008 Beijing Olympics are the XXIX (29th) Olympic Games. No games were held in 1916, 1940 and 1944 due to World Wars. The first Modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.

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10. Name the person who has holds the record of the maximum number of cumulative gold medals in the Olympics over a period of time?

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Michael Fred Phelps is the most successful and decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 28 medals.

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What is the meaning of the motto 'Citius, Altius, Fortius' of...
In which year were the first Modern Olympics held?
Who was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 seven times at the...
Who has won the maximum number of gold medals in a single Olympic...
When was the original Olympiad first held?
Who started the modern Olympics?
Who is the only athlete to win the Olympic marathon title twice in...
Who was the first winner in modern Olympics?
What is the serial number of the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
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