Olympic Games Trivia Quiz

Try out this Olympic Games Trivia quiz to test your knowledge. Olympic Games trivia explores the history, symbols, records, and unforgettable moments of the world’s leading international sporting event.

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Question 1 · Hard · 40 pts
Which single word was added in 2021 when the Olympic motto was updated?
Question 2 · Hard · 40 pts
The Olympic creed includes a famous line beginning, "The important thing is not to win..." How does that line continue?
Question 3 · Hard · 40 pts
At what stage of the Olympic ceremony sequence does the torch relay reach its endpoint?
Question 4 · Hard · 40 pts
After which attack did the Olympic movement significantly expand event security practices?
Question 5 · Hard · 40 pts
What broad area of Olympic organization changed significantly in the aftermath of the Munich attack?
Question 6 · Hard · 40 pts
Which Games are remembered for Cathy Freeman both lighting the cauldron and later winning the 400 meters?
Question 7 · Hard · 40 pts
What was the name of the first mascot that began the regular Olympic mascot tradition at Munich 1972?
Question 8 · Hard · 40 pts
Which mascot marks the point from which Olympic mascots became a regular feature?
Question 9 · Hard · 40 pts
Which edition introduced the first Olympic Village specifically for male athletes?
Question 10 · Hard · 40 pts
Which Olympics were notably hampered by travel barriers and ended up with unusually low international participation?
Question 11 · Hard · 40 pts
During the PyeongChang 2018 opening ceremony, athletes from North Korea and South Korea marched together under what kind of flag?
Question 12 · Hard · 40 pts
Breakdancing is set to enter the Olympics at Paris 2024 under what competition name?
Question 13 · Easy · 10 pts
What worldwide event brings together athletes from many different countries to compete?
Question 14 · Easy · 10 pts
Starting in 1994, the Winter Olympics moved to what place in the calendar relative to the Summer Games?
Question 15 · Easy · 10 pts
Who set a stunning long jump world record at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics?

Which single word was added in 2021 when the Olympic motto was updated?

The Olympic creed includes a famous line beginning, "The important thing is not to win..." How does that line continue?

At what stage of the Olympic ceremony sequence does the torch relay reach its endpoint?

After which attack did the Olympic movement significantly expand event security practices?

What broad area of Olympic organization changed significantly in the aftermath of the Munich attack?

Which Games are remembered for Cathy Freeman both lighting the cauldron and later winning the 400 meters?

What was the name of the first mascot that began the regular Olympic mascot tradition at Munich 1972?

Which mascot marks the point from which Olympic mascots became a regular feature?

Which edition introduced the first Olympic Village specifically for male athletes?

Which Olympics were notably hampered by travel barriers and ended up with unusually low international participation?

During the PyeongChang 2018 opening ceremony, athletes from North Korea and South Korea marched together under what kind of flag?

Breakdancing is set to enter the Olympics at Paris 2024 under what competition name?

What worldwide event brings together athletes from many different countries to compete?

Starting in 1994, the Winter Olympics moved to what place in the calendar relative to the Summer Games?

Who set a stunning long jump world record at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics?