Thursday, August 2, 2012
With the Olympics under way, how well do you know the Games? Check out these trivia questions to test your knowledge.
From Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Nadia Comăneci receiving the first perfect 10 in 1976, there have been several unforgettable moments in Olympic history. As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning July 27, Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions all this week. Check answers here. 1. Which country has won at least one gold medal in every Summer Games? 2. What colour of medal was presented to the winners in the first modern Olympics in 1896? 3. Who won a gold medal for the 100 meter in 1924 and was featured in the film Chariots of Fire? 4. Which of these colors is not on the Olympics flag?
Monday, July 30, 2012
How well do you know your Olympics? Check your answers here.
1. "Which of these cities has never hosted the Games?" Answer: Madrid. Moscow hosted in 1980, Seoul in 1988 and Melbourne in 1956. 2. True or false. The United States has never won a gold medal in any fencing event that is currently still part of the Olympics. Answer: FALSE 3. When were women first allowed to compete in the modern Olympics? Answer: 1900 4. One of the events in which men compete directly with women is Sailing. Which is the other? Answer: Equestrian
The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.
From Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Nadia Comăneci receiving the first perfect 10 in 1976, there have been several unforgettable moments in Olympic history. As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning July 27, Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions all this week. Click here for the answers. 1. "Which of these cities has never hosted the Games?" 2. True or false. The United States has never won a gold medal in any fencing event that is currently still part of the Olympics. 3. When were women first allowed to compete in the modern Olympics? 4. One of the events in which men compete directly with women is …
Friday, July 27, 2012
How well do you know your Olympics? Check your answers here.
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Friday, July 27, 2012
1. Which author of the seminal book on baby and child care was also a gold medalist. Dr. Benjamin Spock. He won the gold for rowing in 1924. 2. How long is the route for the marathon event in the 2012 Olympics? 26.3 miles 3. Who lit the torch to start the Games in Atlanta? Muhammad Ali 4. What is the name of the mascot of the 2012 Games? Wenlock
The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.
From Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Nadia Comăneci receiving the first perfect 10 in 1976, there have been several unforgettable moments in Olympic history. As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning July 27, Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions all this week. Click here for the answers. 2. How long is the route for the marathon event in the 2012 Olympics? 3. Who lit the torch to start the Games in Atlanta? 4. What is the name of the mascot of the 2012 Games? Looking for a way to celebrate the Olympics locally? You can find local events for Olympic Fun Day on July 28 on the Let’s Move website…
Thursday, July 26, 2012
The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? To celebrate the beginning of the Games, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.
From Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Nadia Comăneci receiving the first perfect 10 in 1976, there have been several unforgettable moments in Olympic history. As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning July 27, Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions all this week. Click here for the answers. 2. Which of these is no longer an Olympic event? 3. In 1904, American George Eyser won three golds, two silvers and a bronze in gymnastics. Besides the number of medals he took home, what was remarkable about his achievement? 4. How many perfect 10s was Nadia Comaneci awarded during the 1976 Olympics? Looking …
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
1. Which famous literary and film character has been played by no less than four Olympians on screen? Answer: "Tarzan" Johnny Weismuller, who won two swimming gold medals, in 1924 and in 1928. Buster Crabbe, who won a swimming bronze in 1928. Hermann Brix, who won silver in the shot put in 1928. Glen Morris, who took gold in the decathlon in 1936." 2. Which of these is no longer an Olympic event? Answer: Golf. It was an Olympic event in 1900 and 1904. 3. In 1904, American George Eyser won three golds, two silvers and a bronze in gymnastics. Besides the number of medals he took home, what was remarkable about his achievement? Answer: He won all these medals even though he had a wooden leg. 4. How many perfect 10s was Nadia Comaneci …
Monday, July 23, 2012
Patch is excited to be joining with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day.
There’s something about watching Olympic athletes that makes you want to get off the couch and go break a world record. Well, maybe not a world record. But at least run around outside. Which is why Patch is excited to be joining with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day. The first lady is leading the U.S. Olympic delegation at the Summer Games opening ceremonies in London on Friday July 27. Her fitness initiative, Let’s Move, and Patch are teaming up to bring Olympic sports to life for you and your family in your town. Here's how: 1. If you (or anyone you know) are interested in trying an Olympic sport, check out Partnership for a Healthier America’s website, where you can track down professionals who offer instruction in your …
Michelle Kollathe
4:22 am on Monday, September 3, 2012
I never though I would learn some movie trivia through this quiz, but boy was I surprised. I guess for someone to play Tarzan, the person had to have a pretty remarkable body. It is just natural for Olympic swimmers to look buff, and be handsome enough to play the titular role. - http://www.hwdyk.com more ›