The Olympic Games has always specialized in pageantry, and Paris is in the final phases of turning itself into a Summer Olympics venue. Instead of walking into a stadium during the opening ceremony, athletes from around the world will float into the City of Light down the Seine River before competing in the shadow of notable landmarks.
Whether it be winter or summer, the world comes together every two years for the Olympic Games. Originated in Greece, the games have been around for thousands of years. While they've evolved over the centuries, one thing has remained steadfast: for a brief time, the people of the world unite in the spirit of competition. To celebrate, we've collected a list of Olympics trivia questions and answers to test your knowledge on athletes, sports and other Olympic-related topics.
Answer: BreakingWhat female athlete holds the record for the most gold medals won in a single Olympics? Answer: German swimmer, Kristin OttoWho is the youngest female athlete to win an individual Olympic medal? Answer: Denmark's Inge Sorensen won for the breaststroke in 1936 at the age of 12Who is the youngest male athlete to win an individual Olympic medal? Answer: Nils Skoglund of Denmark won for diving in 1920 at the age of 14Who is the oldest male athlete to win an Olympic gold medal?...
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