Summer Olympics Trivia
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
In Helsinki 1952, during the Soviet Union’s Olympic debut, which nation narrowly topped them in the overall medal count?
United States
Which nation remains unbeaten in the Olympic men’s 4x100m medley relay, winning every time they’ve competed since the event debuted in 1960?
USA
Which governing body cleared Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting to compete in Paris 2024 based on their passports listing “female”, despite a 2023 boxing federation disqualification?
IOC
What is the tradition called where the flame is lit in Olympia and carried by thousands to the host city before the Opening Ceremony?
Olympic Torch Relay
At the 1984 Los Angeles Games, Which American track star matched Jesse Owens by winning four golds, including the 100m, 200m, long jump, and 4x100m relay?
Carl Lewis