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In the decathlon, which event is held last on the first day?
In the decathlon, which event is held last on the first day?
- High jump
- Long jump
- Shot put
- 400m (correct)
Which event is NOT part of the heptathlon?
Which event is NOT part of the heptathlon?
- Triple jump (correct)
- 800m
- Shot put
- Javelin
What is the longest distance in men's decathlon?
What is the longest distance in men's decathlon?
- 5000m
- 3000m
- 1500m (correct)
- 10,000m
Which event is included in the combined events category?
Which event is included in the combined events category?
How many events are there in total in a women's heptathlon?
How many events are there in total in a women's heptathlon?
In men's decathlon, which of the following is NOT an event on the first day?
In men's decathlon, which of the following is NOT an event on the first day?
What is the significance of the Olympic flame only being lit by the sun’s rays?
What is the significance of the Olympic flame only being lit by the sun’s rays?
Why is a new torch created for each edition of the Olympic Games?
Why is a new torch created for each edition of the Olympic Games?
What is the purpose of the Olympic torch relay route from Olympia to the host city of the Games?
What is the purpose of the Olympic torch relay route from Olympia to the host city of the Games?
What materials are commonly used to make Olympic medals?
What materials are commonly used to make Olympic medals?
Why do all medals for a single Olympiad have a common design?
Why do all medals for a single Olympiad have a common design?
What is the special requirement for participants in race walking events?
What is the special requirement for participants in race walking events?
In which event are competitors penalized for bending the knee or having no foot-to-ground contact?
In which event are competitors penalized for bending the knee or having no foot-to-ground contact?
Which track event is exclusive to the Men’s Heptathlon?
Which track event is exclusive to the Men’s Heptathlon?
What is the distance of a marathon typically expressed in kilometers?
What is the distance of a marathon typically expressed in kilometers?
Which field event is common to the Men’s Decathlon and Women’s Heptathlon?
Which field event is common to the Men’s Decathlon and Women’s Heptathlon?
Who competes in the 50km race walking event?
Who competes in the 50km race walking event?
What event involves competitors attempting to outrace each other without running?
What event involves competitors attempting to outrace each other without running?
In what year did the first Olympic Games take place in Athens, Greece?
In what year did the first Olympic Games take place in Athens, Greece?
Who was responsible for the revival of the Olympic Games in the modern era?
Who was responsible for the revival of the Olympic Games in the modern era?
Which of the following events comprises 10 different activities?
Which of the following events comprises 10 different activities?
Who was responsible for organizing and founding a sports organization in 1890?
Who was responsible for organizing and founding a sports organization in 1890?
Which track and field multi-event comprises 7 activities and is specific to women?
Which track and field multi-event comprises 7 activities and is specific to women?
Who was the first Olympic winner in modern Olympic history?
Who was the first Olympic winner in modern Olympic history?
When were the Olympic rings designed and adopted?
When were the Olympic rings designed and adopted?
What do the five Olympic rings represent?
What do the five Olympic rings represent?
Which motto is depicted by the Latin words 'Citius, Altius, Fortius'?
Which motto is depicted by the Latin words 'Citius, Altius, Fortius'?
Who introduced the Olympic motto 'Citius, Altius, Fortius'?
Who introduced the Olympic motto 'Citius, Altius, Fortius'?
What is the essential message conveyed by the Olympic Creed?
What is the essential message conveyed by the Olympic Creed?
