Today’s trivia challenge: Olympics

Fri., Aug. 20, 2004

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The Games of the XXVIII Olympiad are under way in Athens, Greece. How much do you know about the modern Olympic games?

1. Panathinaiko Stadium was the location of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. What sports will the marble landmark be hosting for these Games?

A. Marathon finish, Archery

B. Modern Pentathlon, Equestrian

C. Track and field, Badminton

D. Marathon finish, Equestrian

2. Although the Modern Pentathlon’s roots trace back to the ancient Pentathlon, the sport has only recently been embraced by the Greeks. What year did the Modern Pentathlon begin in Greece?

A. 1912

B. 1950

C. 1975

D. 2001

3. According to myth, what happened to the first man to finish the grueling 26.2 mile marathon?

A. He was crowned Olympic victor.

B. He was given an olive wreath and a heroic return to his city-state.

C. He became exempt from taxation.

D. He died from exhaustion.

4. The stadium of Ancient Olympia where athletes in the 5th century B.C. competed and 45,000 spectators could watch will host what event this year?

A. Long jump

B. Shotput

C. Decathlon

D. 100 meter track

5. In Ancient Greece, the only woman allowed to watch the games was the priestess of the goddess Demeter. No women were allowed to participate. Today the only sports without female competitors are boxing, baseball and what other sport?

A. Handball

B. Shooting

C. Hockey

D. Steeplechase

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