30 Olympics trivia questions and answers

Easy Summer Olympics questions to start with

1. 1. What height did Mondo Duplantis clear when he set a new pole vault world record at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

   • A. 6.25 m
   • B. 6.18 m
   • C. 6.30 m
   • D. 6.10 m

   Correct answer: 6.25 m

   Mondo Duplantis won Olympic gold on August 5, 2024, and then raised the bar to 6.25 m, which he cleared on his third attempt. It was his ninth world record in the pole vault. (Source)

2. 2. Who won gold in the men's 100 m after a photo finish at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

   • A. Noah Lyles
   • B. Kishane Thompson
   • C. Fred Kerley
   • D. Letsile Tebogo

   Correct answer: Noah Lyles

   Noah Lyles beat Kishane Thompson by five thousandths of a second, 9.784 to 9.789, in one of the closest men's 100 m finals in Olympic history. (Source)

3. 3. Which Dutch runner won gold in the women's marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

   • A. Sifan Hassan
   • B. Tigist Assefa
   • C. Hellen Obiri
   • D. Peres Jepchirchir

   Correct answer: Sifan Hassan

   Sifan Hassan sprinted to victory in the marathon with an Olympic record time of 2:22:55 ahead of Tigist Assefa. (Source)

4. 4. Where was the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics held?

   • A. On the River Seine through central Paris
   • B. At the Stade de France
   • C. At the Eiffel Tower
   • D. In Versailles

   Correct answer: On the River Seine through central Paris

   For the first time in modern Olympic history, the opening ceremony was held outside an arena. On July 26, 2024, 85 boats carried approximately 6,800 athletes along a six-kilometer route on the Seine. (Source)

5. 5. Who were the official mascots for the 2024 Paris Olympics?

   • A. Phryges (Phrygian caps)
   • B. Vinicius and Tom
   • C. Misha (the bear)
   • D. Wenlock and Mandeville

   Correct answer: Phryges (Phrygian caps)

   The mascots were named Phryges after the Phrygian cap, a French symbol of liberty associated with the French Revolution. (Source)

6. 6. When did the 2024 Paris Olympics take place?

   • A. July 26 to August 11, 2024
   • B. July 19 to August 4, 2024
   • C. August 2 to August 18, 2024
   • D. July 5 to July 21, 2024

   Correct answer: July 26 to August 11, 2024

   The Summer Olympics in Paris took place from July 26 to August 11, 2024, but some soccer and rugby matches began as early as July 24. (Source)

7. 7. Which country did triple jump star Yulimar Rojas compete for when she won Olympic gold in Tokyo?

   • A. Venezuela
   • B. Colombia
   • C. Cuba
   • D. Spain

   Correct answer: Venezuela

   World record holder Yulimar Rojas of Venezuela tore her Achilles tendon in April 2024 and was unable to defend her Olympic gold medal from Tokyo. (Source)

8. 8. Which country won gold in the 4x400 m mixed relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

   • A. Netherlands
   • B. USA
   • C. Great Britain
   • D. Belgium

   Correct answer: Netherlands

   Femke Bol clinched the gold with a sprint on the final leg, and the Netherlands won with a European record of 3:07.43, ahead of the United States. (Source)

Easy Winter Olympics questions

1. 1. Which Swedish skier won Olympic gold in the women's skiathlon (7.5 km + 7.5 km) at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics?

   • A. Marit Bjørgen
   • B. Charlotte Kalla
   • C. Krista Pärmäkoski

   Correct answer: Charlotte Kalla

   Charlotte Kalla won Olympic gold in the skiathlon on February 10, 2018, securing Sweden’s first gold medal in Pyeongchang. Marit Bjørgen won silver and Krista Pärmäkoski bronze. (Source)

2. 2. How many gold medals did Therese Johaug win in cross-country skiing at the 2022 Beijing Olympics?

   • A. 1
   • B. 2
   • C. 3

   Correct answer: 3

   Therese Johaug won three gold medals in Beijing 2022: the skiathlon, the 10 km classic, and the 30 km mass start freestyle. It was her first and only Olympics as an individual gold medalist. (Source)

3. 3. Who won the women's classic sprint at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang?

   • A. Stina Nilsson
   • B. Maiken Caspersen Falla
   • C. Jonna Sundling

   Correct answer: Stina Nilsson

   Stina Nilsson won Olympic gold in the classic sprint on February 13, 2018, with a time of 3:03.8, more than three seconds ahead of Maiken Caspersen Falla. (Source)

4. 4. Who won the Olympic gold medal in the women's freestyle sprint at the 2022 Beijing Olympics?

   • A. Maja Dahlqvist
   • B. Jonna Sundling
   • C. Jessie Diggins

   Correct answer: Jonna Sundling

   Jonna Sundling won the freestyle sprint final on February 8, 2022, with a time of 3:09.68. Maja Dahlqvist took silver and Jessie Diggins bronze, a Swedish one-two finish. (Source)

5. 5. Who won the men's 30 km skiathlon at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics?

   • A. Marcus Hellner
   • B. Petter Northug
   • C. Dario Cologna

   Correct answer: Marcus Hellner

   Marcus Hellner made his Olympic debut in Vancouver in 2010 and won the 30 km skiathlon after a strong sprint to the finish line. It marked the beginning of a brilliant career. (Source)

6. 6. In which event did Charlotte Kalla win her first Olympic gold medal in Vancouver 2010?

   • A. 10 km freestyle
   • B. 15 km skiathlon
   • C. Classic sprint

   Correct answer: 10 km freestyle

   Charlotte Kalla won the 10 km freestyle in Vancouver 2010 with a time of 24:58.4, delivering one of Sweden’s most memorable Olympic performances. (Source)

7. 7. Who won the men's 50 km classic at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics?

   • A. Petter Northug
   • B. Axel Teichmann
   • C. Johan Olsson

   Correct answer: Petter Northug

   Petter Northug won the 50 km classic on February 28, 2010, after a sprint duel against Axel Teichmann by a margin of just 0.3 seconds, making it the closest 50 km race in Olympic history. (Source)

8. 8. Who won the Olympic gold medal in the men's freestyle sprint at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing?

   • A. Federico Pellegrino
   • B. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo
   • C. Alexander Bolshunov

   Correct answer: Johannes Høsflot Klæbo

   Klæbo defended his Olympic title in the freestyle sprint from Pyeongchang and won on February 8, 2022, with a time of 2:58.06. He became the first athlete to win freestyle sprint gold at two consecutive Olympics. (Source)

Tougher Summer Olympics questions

1. 1. What time did Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone clock when she set the world record in the women's 400 m hurdles in the 2024 Olympic final?

   • A. 50.37 seconds
   • B. 50.68 seconds
   • C. 51.87 seconds
   • D. 49.99 seconds

   Correct answer: 50.37 seconds

   Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke her own world record with a time of 50.37 seconds on August 8, 2024, and defended her Olympic gold medal from Tokyo. (Source)

2. 2. Which country did Letsile Tebogo represent when he won gold in the 200 m at the 2024 Olympics?

   • A. Botswana
   • B. South Africa
   • C. Kenya
   • D. Jamaica

   Correct answer: Botswana

   Letsile Tebogo became Botswana's first-ever Olympic gold medalist when he won the 200 meters with an African record of 19.46. Noah Lyles took bronze. (Source)

3. 3. Which American runner upset the favorites to win gold in the men's 1,500 m at the 2024 Olympics?

   • A. Cole Hocker
   • B. Jakob Ingebrigtsen
   • C. Josh Kerr
   • D. Yared Nuguse

   Correct answer: Cole Hocker

   Cole Hocker sprinted past favorites Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr to win in an Olympic record time of 3:27.65, one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history in middle-distance running. (Source)

4. 4. Who won gold in the women's 800 m at the 2024 Olympics?

   • A. Keely Hodgkinson
   • B. Mary Moraa
   • C. Tsige Duguma
   • D. Athing Mu

   Correct answer: Keely Hodgkinson

   Britain's Keely Hodgkinson won the gold medal with a time of 1:56.72 on August 5, 2024, after taking silver in Tokyo 2020. (Source)

5. 5. How many consecutive Olympic gold medals does Faith Kipyegon have in the 1500 m after her triumph in Paris 2024?

   • A. Three
   • B. Two
   • C. Four
   • D. One

   Correct answer: Three

   Kenyan Faith Kipyegon became the first woman ever to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the 1,500 m, following victories in Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024. (Source)

6. 6. Which two French sports legends lit the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony in Paris 2024?

   • A. Marie-José Pérec and Teddy Riner
   • B. Zinedine Zidane and Laura Flessel
   • C. Tony Estanguet and Florent Manaudou
   • D. Renaud Lavillenie and Émilie Andéol

   Correct answer: Marie-José Pérec and Teddy Riner

   Sprint legend Marie-José Pérec, a three-time Olympic champion, and judo star Teddy Riner lit the flame together in a hot-air-balloon-shaped cauldron in the Tuileries Garden. (Source)

7. 7. Who won the women's 100 m at the 2024 Olympics and claimed her country's first-ever Olympic gold medal?

   • A. Julien Alfred
   • B. Sha'Carri Richardson
   • C. Melissa Jefferson
   • D. Daryll Neita

   Correct answer: Julien Alfred

   Julien Alfred from Saint Lucia beat favorite Sha'Carri Richardson with a time of 10.72 and won her country's very first Olympic medal. (Source)

Tougher Winter Olympics questions for real fans

1. 1. How many Olympic medals did Marit Bjørgen win during her career (a Winter Olympics record)?

   • A. 13
   • B. 15
   • C. 17

   Correct answer: 15

   Marit Bjørgen ended her career with a total of 15 Olympic medals (8 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze), making her the most decorated Winter Olympian. (Source)

2. 2. Who won the men's 50 km mass start freestyle at the 2022 Beijing Olympics?

   • A. Iivo Niskanen
   • B. Alexander Bolshunov
   • C. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo

   Correct answer: Alexander Bolshunov

   Alexander Bolshunov won the men's mass start freestyle at Beijing 2022. The race was shortened to about 28.4 km because of the weather conditions. (Source)

3. 3. Who won the Olympic gold medal in the men's 15 km classic at the 2022 Beijing Olympics?

   • A. Alexander Bolshunov
   • B. Iivo Niskanen
   • C. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo

   Correct answer: Iivo Niskanen

   Iivo Niskanen of Finland won the 15 km classic at the 2022 Olympics, his second individual Olympic gold medal. He also won the 50 km classic gold in Pyeongchang in 2018. (Source)

4. 4. Which country won the men's 4x10 km relay at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi?

   • A. Norway
   • B. Sweden
   • C. Russia

   Correct answer: Sweden

   Sweden, with Lars Nelson, Daniel Richardsson, Johan Olsson, and Marcus Hellner, defended their Olympic gold medal from Vancouver and won by a margin of over 27 seconds ahead of Russia. (Source)

5. 5. Who skied the final leg when Sweden won the women's 4x5 km relay at Sochi 2014?

   • A. Charlotte Kalla
   • B. Anna Haag
   • C. Ida Ingemarsdotter

   Correct answer: Charlotte Kalla

   Charlotte Kalla skied the fourth leg and made up a deficit of about 25 seconds to Finland and Germany, securing Sweden's first Olympic gold in the women's relay since 1960. (Source)

6. 6. Who won the men's 50 km classic at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics?

   • A. Alexander Bolshunov
   • B. Iivo Niskanen
   • C. Dario Cologna

   Correct answer: Iivo Niskanen

   Iivo Niskanen won Finland's first Olympic gold medal at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in the men's 50 km classic with a time of 2:08:22.1, a full 18.7 seconds ahead of Alexander Bolshunov. (Source)

7. 7. Why did Therese Johaug miss the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics?

   • A. Injury
   • B. Doping suspension
   • C. Parental leave

   Correct answer: Doping suspension

   Johaug tested positive for clostebol via a lip balm in 2016 and, following a CAS ruling, received an 18-month suspension that didn't expire until April 2018, too late for the Pyeongchang Olympics. (Source)

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