Summer Olympic Quiz Challenge

Pierre de Coubertin, a French educator, is credited with founding the modern Olympic Games in 1896.

As of 2025 USA holds the record for the most Olympics, having held it on four occasions – St Louis in 1904, Los Angeles in 1932 and 1984, and Atlanta in 1996. Additionally, Los Angeles is scheduled to host the Summer Olympics again in 2028, which will make it the first city to host the Summer Games three times.

The marathon was introduced at the first modern Olympics in Athens in 1896, inspired by the ancient Greek legend.

The 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich marked a historic first with the introduction of Waldi, an official Olympic mascot. This cheerful dachshund represented the enduring spirit of Bavaria, where these dogs were beloved for their remarkable stamina, determination, and nimble nature.

The Olympic torch relay tradition began at the 1936 Berlin Games, when the flame was carried from Olympia, Greece to Germany.

The official motto of the Olympic Games is Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter, which translates to "Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together" in English.

The 1948 London Olympics were the first to be broadcast live on television.

Rio de Janeiro hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics, becoming the first South American city to ever host the Games.

The first modern Olympics in 1896 included nine sports: athletics, cycling, fencing, gymnastics, shooting, swimming, tennis, weightlifting, and wrestling.

The Olympic flame is traditionally lit in Olympia, Greece, honoring the origins of the ancient Olympic Games in 776 BC.