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THE OLYMPIC GAMES
1. | In 1976, which gymnast scored 7 maximum scores of 10 as she won three gold medals, one silver and one bronze? |
2. | In which Olympic sport are all events open to both men and women? |
3. | In what year were the first modern Olympic Games held? |
4. | Which of the following was introduced into the Olympic Games before the other two? The Olympic Flame, The Podium For Medal Winners, or Electrical Timing Equipment? |
5. | In what year did Steve Redgrave win his first gold medal at the Olympics? |
6. | In which American state were the 1996 Olympic Games held? |
7. | How long is an Olympic sized swimming pool? |
8. | Who was disqualified after testing positive for performance enhancing drugs at the mens 100 metres in 1988, and who was later awarded the gold medal because of this? |
9. | Who won the gold medal for Britain at the 100 metres breaststroke in 1980? |
10. | If you had a beard you would not be allowed to compete in the Olympics at what sport? |
Tie Break | In years and days, how old was Luigina Giavotti when she won a silver medal in gymnastics in 1928, and is still the youngest medal winner today? |